Senior / Lead Data Engineer

Roke Manor Research Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering company in Gloucester seeks a Senior / Lead Data Engineer to develop mission-critical solutions for National Security clients. This role involves designing data flows, building data pipelines, and implementing ETL processes. Candidates should have experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, and possess excellent communication skills. Join us in transforming organizations through data insights while enjoying the scenic views of the Cotswolds.

Qualifications

• Experience in building data-streaming systems.
• Understanding of systems integration.
• Familiarity with data security measures.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing complex data flows.
• Building data pipelines for data ingestion and orchestration.
• Coordinating teams and setting best practices.

Skills

SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)

ETL processing languages

Listening to stakeholder needs and interpreting them

Managing stakeholder expectations effectively

Supporting or leading difficult discussions within teams or with senior stakeholders

Job description

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National Security Business
Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to deliver mission critical solutions helping to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous.

Working on leading edge technology solutions including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, Platform Engineering.

As a Senior / Lead Data Engineer, you’ll be actively involved in developing mission-critical technical solutions that focus on data services for our National Security customers.

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence, and Intelligence. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

A Senior / Lead Data Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing complex data flows to connect operational systems, data for analytics, and business intelligence (BI) systems.

You will be responsible for:

• Recognising and sharing opportunities to reuse existing data flows between teams.
• Building data-streaming systems.
• Coordinating teams and setting best practices and standards.
• Applying knowledge of systems integration.
• Developing data pipelines, including data ingestion and orchestration design and tooling.
• Integrating and enriching data from various sources, ensuring data consistency and quality.
• Designing and coding ETL processes, such as NiFi.
• Creating open and reusable code.
• Maintaining and developing existing architectural components, including Data Ingest and Data Stores.
• Investigating and diagnosing issues with integrated data as part of an operational team.
• Understanding user needs versus desires.
• Implementing data security measures to protect sensitive information.
• Assisting the scrum team in decomposing user requests into epics and stories.
• Writing clean, secure, test-driven code.
• Monitoring data systems for performance issues and updating as necessary.

Required skills:

• SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• ETL processing languages.
• Listening to stakeholder needs and interpreting them.
• Managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Supporting or leading difficult discussions within teams or with senior stakeholders.

Built on over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers expertise in sensors, communications, cyber, AI, and ML. We transform how organizations think and act through data insights. Our mission is to ensure safety through innovative technical solutions.

We have secured long-term work across the latest frameworks, providing a foundation for ongoing growth in this domain. Join us on an exciting growth journey.

Where you’ll work:

GLOUCESTER - Our Gloucester site is located in a business park near junction 11A of the M5, offering easy access to local clients. Set on the Cotswolds' outskirts, it’s perfect for scenic views and walks during lunch breaks.

Clearances:

This role requires eligibility for DV clearance. You must be a British citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 10 years.

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