Data Engineer - Defence

Data Engineer

Contract
Location: London – 4 days per week on-site, 1 day remote
Rate: Up to £800 per day Inside IR35
Clearance: Active DV Clearance

I’m currently recruiting for a Data Engineer to join a long-running programme within Central Government, supporting the development and maintenance of secure data platforms and pipelines across MoD-owned infrastructure.

You’ll work as part of a technical team building and supporting data pipelines using Python, Azure and Kubernetes, alongside technologies including Apache Airflow and Apache Spark.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain new and existing data pipelines
• Develop data solutions using Python, Azure and Kubernetes
• Work with Apache Airflow and Apache Spark
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of the data platform
• Ensure data remains securely hosted on MoD-owned infrastructure
• Collaborate with wider technical and delivery teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across existing data pipelines

Required Experience:

• Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer
• Strong Python development experience
• Experience working with Azure
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow and Apache Spark
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
• Experience working within government, defence or other secure environments
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles and best practices

Clearance Requirements:

Active DV Clearance