Software Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer / Data Integration Specialist to join a mission-critical program. This role is based in London or Bristol, requiring Enhanced SC Clearance. Responsibilities include developing integrations, engineering data pipelines, and collaborating with teams to deliver secure data-driven systems. Competitive pay up to £745 per day and contract until February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• Proven track record in backend development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java).
• Strong knowledge of API design, integration methods, and authentication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain integrations between systems via APIs.
• Create scalable, reliable data pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams to translate integration requirements.

Skills

Workflow orchestration tools (Apache Airflow)

Backend development (Node.js, Python, Java)

API design and integration methods (REST, Webhooks, GraphQL)

ETL/ELT tools

Database skills (SQL and/or NoSQL)

AWS cloud platform experience

Debugging and problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Understanding of data security and compliance

Job description

Enhanced SC Cleared Software Engineer / Data Integration

Bristol or London (2 days per week onsite)

Up to £745 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Contract until 17th February 2026

Must hold live and transferrable Enhanced SC Clearance. We are unable to consider those with only BPSS or standard SC.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer / Data Integration Specialist to join a mission-critical programme, ensuring data and services move seamlessly, securely, and efficiently across systems. This role blends backend software engineering with data integration expertise, offering the chance to work on high-impact projects within a collaborative, technically advanced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Integration Development - Design, build, and maintain integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms via APIs and related technologies.
• Data Pipeline Engineering - Create scalable, reliable pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver data across multiple environments.
• Collaboration - Work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and product teams to translate integration requirements into effective solutions.
• Troubleshooting & Optimisation - Resolve integration challenges including data mismatches, authentication issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Documentation - Produce clear documentation for integration workflows, processes, and architecture.
• Monitoring & Maintenance - Implement robust logging, alerting, and performance monitoring for integrations.
• Continuous Improvement - Champion enhancements to integration architectures and best practices.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• Proven track record in backend development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java).
• Strong knowledge of API design, integration methods (REST, Webhooks, GraphQL), and authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT).
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks.
• Solid database skills (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• AWS cloud platform experience, particularly in integration services.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Comfortable in agile environments and familiar with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).

Apply Now

Bring your software engineering and data integration expertise to a role where your work will make a measurable impact on secure, data-driven systems.