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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** MBDA S.A.S. - **Location:** Bolton, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Virtualization, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, DevOps, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), KNIME, PostgreSQL, MATLAB, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, DataOps, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), Snowflake, Apache Spark, Ab Initio, Git, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Low-code, Apache Kafka, DO-178B, Dataiku, Docker - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-data-engineer-bolton-grossbritannien-58832071 ## About the Role executive reporting * Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity) * Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS (Container as a Service) integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments Tasks * Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors * ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS) * Streaming (Spark, Kafka) * Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus * Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB * Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) * T/OT integration, Industry 4.0 * DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD * Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated Key requirements * Bonus up to £2,500 * Pension contributions up to 14% * Overtime opportunities * Flexi Leave up S _ 15 days * Flexible working arrangements * Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions by integrating diverse data sources from simulators, test systems, and production environments to create governed, value-generating data assets. You will work across engineering, simulation, production, quality, and corporate functions to deliver end-to-end data solutions and drive DataOps in hybrid/on-prem settings. This position blends advanced analytics with compliance to defence requirements, offering impact across multiple directorates. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insight and strategic decision support. Pay / Benefits * Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains * Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM * Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores * Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting * Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity) * Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS (Container as a Service) integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments Tasks * Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors * ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS) * Streaming (Spark, Kafka) * Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus * Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB * Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) * T/OT integration, Industry 4.0 * DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD * Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated Key requirements * Bonus up to £2,500 * Pension contributions up to 14% * Overtime opportunities * Flexi Leave up to 15 days * Flexible working arrangements * Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)