Senior Data Engineer (DV Clearance)

Coba IT Consultants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Coba IT Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced Data Engineer on a contract basis to support a secure UK programme. The role focuses on hands-on data engineering and building scalable data solutions in cloud environments.

You should bring Python and SQL expertise, PySpark/Apache Spark, and Databricks experience, plus AWS and/or Azure knowledge, in tightly controlled environments. Active UK DV clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience using Python and SQL in data engineering contexts.
• Hands-on PySpark/Apache Spark development experience.
• Databricks experience in data projects.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure.</br>
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT and data engineering principles.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms.
• Ability to work in secure, complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for production use.
• Develop data solutions on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Collaborate within secure government/defence environments.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Databricks

AWS

Azure

Data pipelines

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a leading consultancy on a contract basis, supporting a secure UK programme.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Data Engineering and cloud technologies, with a focus on building and maintaining scalable data solutions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Python and SQL
• Hands-on experience with PySpark/Apache Spark
• Experience with Databricks
• Experience working with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT and data engineering principles
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms
• Ability to work effectively within secure, complex technical environments

Security Clearance

Active UK DV (Developed Vetting) clearance is required for this role.

Candidates with experience delivering projects within UK Government, Defence, National Security or other secure environments are particularly relevant.

Contract

• Contract position
• UK-based
• DV clearance required
• Competitive contract rate, depending on experience