Data Engineer - Manchester

• Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines and orchestration workflows
• Design database schemas and data models
• Integrate and enrich data from multiple sources, ensuring consistency and quality
• Design and implement ETL/ELT processes (for example using Apache NiFi)
• Produce reusable, maintainable code with a test-driven approach
• Maintain and enhance existing data platforms and services
• Investigate and resolve operational issues in integrated datasets
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information
• Support Agile delivery, breaking down user requirements into actionable tasks
• Monitor and optimise system performance for reliability and efficiency

Technologies:

• ETL
• Groovy
• Support
• Kafka
• MongoDB
• NoSQL
• Python
• SQL
• Security
• Java, We are a well-established employer with over 60 years of experience supporting government and defence programmes, delivering deep technical expertise in sensors, communications, cyber, and advanced analytics. Our Manchester technology hub leverages innovation, technology, and data to empower clients in making informed decisions and safeguarding critical systems and infrastructure. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, and a collaborative work environment that values technical excellence. This is a hybrid role, typically involving 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

• Apache Kafka
• Apache NiFi
• SQL and NoSQL databases (for example MongoDB)
• ETL/ELT development with Groovy, Python, or Java