Data Engineer - SC Cleared

Sanderson Government and Defence
London
1 day ago
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Data Engineer

Salary: £40 - 72K + Benefits Location: London or Manchester (aligned to office for client on-site requirements) Working Pattern: Hybrid / On-site depending on client needs Security Clearance: SC Clearance required
You will join a people-focused digital consultancy supporting data-driven services across the UK public sector. The organisation values collaboration, inclusion, and work-life balance, and actively supports continuous learning and professional development through access to training, modern engineering tools, and supportive multidisciplinary teams.
The consultancy works closely with government departments and public sector organisations to design, build, and operate secure, scalable data platforms that enable advanced analytics, data science, and machine learning. Diversity and inclusion are core values, and hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential. Empowering individuals and building strong teams are central to delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and citizens.
This role is suited to Data Software Engineers with a strong technical foundation and an interest in data engineering, data science, and machine learning. You will work within agile, multidisciplinary teams alongside data scientists, platform engineers, and stakeholders to build robust data processing systems in secure environments.

Role Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable data processing and integration systems to support data science and analytics workloads.
Develop high-quality, well-tested software using a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach.
Collaborate closely with data scientists to enable effective use of data for analytics and machine learning.
Build and operate cloud-based solutions, with a strong focus on AWS services.
Work with messaging, streaming, or data flow technologies to support real-time and batch data processing.
Contribute to infrastructure and platform automation using Infrastructure as Code.
Participate in agile ceremonies, technical design discussions, and code reviews.
Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and reliability requirements within public sector environments.

What You Will Bring to the Team

A strong interest in data, particularly data engineering, data science, or machine learning.
A solid technical background, with experience in Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar languages.
Experience developing software using TDD or a strong willingness to adopt TDD practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A proactive mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS.
A strong Linux background.
Experience with data integration and messaging technologies such as Apache NiFi, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar tools.
Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Previous experience working in a consultancy or public sector delivery environment.
Familiarity with secure or regulated environments.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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