Lead Data Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Cheltenham; Ibrido; GBP 60.000 - 86.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible hybrid work

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Career development programmes

Performance-based bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design, develop and maintain data-driven infrastructure powering our services. You will lead a team, guide delivery, and collaborate with product, front-end, and QA to meet customer requirements.

The role requires strong Python, Spark, and data processing expertise, with hands-on experience in containers, CI/CD, and cloud platforms. A hybrid working arrangement is available in the UK.

Competenze

• Experience as a Data Engineer with strong Python skills and data processing experience.
• Design, develop and maintain scalable data-driven infrastructure.
• Proven ability to deploy data solutions using CI/CD, containers and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and modern data stores such as Elasticsearch or MongoDB.

Mansioni

• Own team deliverables and define the delivery path.
• Lead the full data development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, front-end and QA.
• Mentor junior developers and grow team capabilities.

Conoscenze

Python

NumPy

Spark

Apache Pig

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

SQL

Strumenti

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

AWS

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Descrizione del lavoro

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Lead Data Engineer Salary: £60,000 - £86,000

What’s your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible. This mind‑set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within our communities.

The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the data‑driven infrastructure that powers our services. You’ll work across exciting, complex and meaningful projects in a unique mission space, helping to deliver solutions that have real‑world impact. You will also bring strong leadership, guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to support customer requirements and programme goals.

“My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together.” – Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK

What You’ll Do

Own team deliverables, working with the Scrum Master to define the delivery path that meets customer needs. Lead and contribute to the full data development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to design, implementation, testing and deployment. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product, front‑end development and QA. Mentor and guide junior developers, supporting team capability growth and development.

What We’re Looking For

Experience as a Data Engineer with strong skills in areas such as Python, NumPy, Spark and Apache Pig. Proven experience in designing, developing and deploying scalable systems. Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies and cloud platforms (such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker and AWS). Understanding of database technologies, including SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB. Strong communication, collaboration and problem‑solving skills, ideally within an agile environment. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, passion and a willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be British National for this clearance type. You must currently hold the Highest Level of UK Government security clearance.

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working and an optional compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Career development programmes and specialist training
• Performance‑based bonuses

Why Join Us?

A Mission to Believe In Every day we help build a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. What we do together truly matters. A Place to Belong and Thrive Every voice matters. You’ll join an inclusive community supported by employee‑led groups and partnerships that champion diversity, wellbeing and development. Your Career, Your Way Shape your journey with diverse roles, mentoring and development opportunities. Enjoy flexibility that supports your wellbeing and benefits that help you grow personally and professionally.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our recruitment team is available to support and guide you throughout the process: [e-mail]

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.