Junior Data Engineer - SC Cleared

SR2 REC LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 REC LTD is seeking a Data Engineer for a SFIA Level 3, SC-cleared engagement in the public sector. The role focuses on building secure, scalable data services using Java and Python, with emphasis on event-driven processing and containerisation.

You will work with Kafka for streaming and deploy services in Kubernetes, collaborating with senior engineers, DevOps, and cross-functional delivery teams, while adhering to security and coding standards.

Qualifications

• Commercial Java development experience.
• Strong Python skills.
• Practical experience with Apache Kafka.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Understanding of modern data engineering practices.
• Comfortable working in Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data engineering solutions using Java and Python.
• Build and support data pipelines and processing services.
• Work with Kafka for event-driven data processing and streaming.
• Deploy and support services within Kubernetes environments.
• Contribute to testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of data services.
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers, DevOps and wider delivery teams.
• Follow established engineering, security and coding standards.

Skills

Java

Python

Apache Kafka

Kubernetes

Data engineering practices

Agile

Job description

Data Engineer - SFIA Level 3 - SC Cleared

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a large-scale public sector data programme, supporting the development and maintenance of secure, scalable data services.

The role would suit an engineer with strong Java and Python capability, alongside practical experience working with event-driven and containerised platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data engineering solutions using Java and Python.
• Build and support data pipelines and processing services.
• Work with Kafka for event-driven data processing and streaming.
• Deploy and support services within Kubernetes environments.
• Contribute to testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of data services.
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers, DevOps and wider delivery teams.
• Follow established engineering, security and coding standards.

Essential skills

• Commercial Java development experience.
• Strong Python skills.
• Practical experience with Apache Kafka.
• Experience working with Kubernetes.
• Understanding of modern data engineering and software engineering practices.
• Comfortable working within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Security

Candidates must hold appropriate SC clearance for the engagement.