Senior Data Engineer

Searchability NS&D
City of London
4 days ago
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  • Central London location – 3-5 days on site p/week
  • Up to £80k DoE plus bonuses
  • Active MoD DV clearance required
  • Experience required in Python, SQL, and ideally Palantir


Overview

Our client is a secure-sector SME consultancy based in Central London who are looking to bring an experienced Security Cleared Data Engineer into their growing technical team. You will be working on sensitive, mission-critical programmes, designing and delivering robust data solutions in a highly regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer who enjoys working in small, high-impact teams, close customer-facing consultancy, and wants exposure to modern data platforms and tooling.


Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven commercial experience as a Data Engineer
  • Strong development skills in Python
  • Advanced SQL skills with experience working on complex datasets
  • Experience with core data engineering tools and technologies (e.g. ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehouses, orchestration tools)
  • Strong understanding of data modelling, data quality, and performance optimisation


Desirable Experience

  • Experience with Palantir (Foundry, Gotham)
  • Willingness and aptitude to learn Palantir technologies on the job
  • Background working in defence, government, or other highly regulated environments
  • Exposure to cloud platforms and modern data architectures


Apply

If you’re a DV Cleared Data Engineer with strong Python and SQL experience and an interest in working with Palantir, please apply with your latest CV.

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