National Security Data Engineer — Hybrid & Impact

Sanderson Government & Defence; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and government contractor is searching for a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures. You will work closely with stakeholders to transform raw data into insights while supporting analytics and reporting processes. This position offers a hybrid working environment and an engaging culture with opportunities for R&D projects. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Apache Kafka, NiFi, and ETL/ELT development.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme up to £3,000

Generous holiday: 30 days + bank holidays

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Supportive and engaging culture focused on growth and innovation

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Apache Kafka and NiFi.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Knowledge in ETL/ELT development using Groovy, Python, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines and orchestration workflows.
• Design database schemas and data models.
• Integrate and enrich data from multiple sources.

Skills

Apache Kafka

Apache NiFi

SQL databases

NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)

ETL/ELT development with Groovy, Python, or Java

Job description

A leading defence and government contractor is searching for a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures. You will work closely with stakeholders to transform raw data into insights while supporting analytics and reporting processes. This position offers a hybrid working environment and an engaging culture with opportunities for R&D projects. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Apache Kafka, NiFi, and ETL/ELT development.