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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Matchtech - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Network Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Engineering, Data Stores, Linux, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Secure Coding, Systems Integration, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Vue.js, AngularJS, Material UI, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815192360-data-engineer ## About the Role Our client, a prominent agency in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Data Engineer / Back End Developer for a contract position. This role is ideal for someone who excels in both data engineering and IT backend development, particularly within the defence and security context., * Experience in data engineering and backend development within the defence and security sector * Technical proficiency in: * Spring Boot * React / VueJS / AngularJS * Flink Desired technical skills (at least 3 of the following): * Ansible * Docker * Linux Sys Admin for deployed Clusters (10's of servers) * Understanding complex system architectures * Technologically curious / Willing / Able to tactically upskill new technologies * Network Analysis, or network domain knowledge If you are a proficient Data Engineer / Back End Developer with a keen understanding of the defence and security sector, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team and contribute to critical projects. ## Description Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Specialist Recruitment Consultant within Defence, National Security, Airspace & Air Traffic Management | Recruiting the Best IT & Cybersecurity... Our client, a prominent agency in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Data Engineer / Back End Developer for a contract position. This role is ideal for someone who excels in both data engineering and IT backend development, particularly within the defence and security context. Key Responsibilities: * Providing direction within the scrum team * Liaising with the engineering lead * Helping the scrum team decompose user requests and key results into epics and stories * Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach * Creating code that is open by default and easily reusable * Translating logical designs into physical designs and producing detailed designs * Effectively documenting all work using required standards, methods, and tools * Working with both well-established and emerging technologies to identify appropriate patterns * Integrating API/UI components with existing data stores and APIs * Maintaining and developing existing architectural components, including Data Ingest, Data Stores, and REST APIs * Participating in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos, and planning sessions * Assisting the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact * Collaborating with user researchers and representing users internally * Explaining the difference between user needs and the desires of the user Job Requirements: * Experience in data engineering and backend development within the defence and security sector * Technical proficiency in: * Spring Boot * React / VueJS / AngularJS * Flink Desired technical skills (at least 3 of the following): * Ansible * Docker * Linux Sys Admin for deployed Clusters (10's of servers) * Understanding complex system architectures * Technologically curious / Willing / Able to tactically upskill new technologies * Network Analysis, or network domain knowledge If you are a proficient Data Engineer / Back End Developer with a keen understanding of the defence and security sector, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team and contribute to critical projects. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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