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Data Engineer SC Cleared

Sanderson Government and Defence
London
1 day ago
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Position: Data Engineer
Location: Central London or Bristol (3 days per week onsite)
Salary: £600 to £650 p.d inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required
About the Role
A leading IT consultancy delivering innovative solutions to the UK public sector is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a high-profile programme. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines and contribute to digital transformation initiatives across government departments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines using PostgreSQL and Airflow or Apache Spark
Collaborate with frontend/backend developers using Node.js or React
Implement best practices in data modelling, ETL processes and performance optimisation
Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) - experience in this area is desirable, not essential
Operate within Agile teams and support DevOps practices
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Data Engineer in complex environments
Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and either Airflow or Spark
Solid understanding of Node.js or React for integration and tooling
Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working within or supplying to the public sector is highly advantageous
Why Join?
Contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of UK citizens
Work with top-tier professionals in a dynamic consultancy environment
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive delivery culture
If you're interested in hearing more, please do send your profile to
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Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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