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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache HTTP Server, Code Reuse, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Stores, Data Systems, Groovy, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, SQL Databases, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Apache Nifi, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815444844-data-engineer

## About the Role

* Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West)
 * Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus
 * Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL

## Description

* Design and develop data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and ETL processing (e.g., NiFi).
 * Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across all processes.
 * Create and maintain database schemas and data models.
 * Integrate and enrich data from diverse sources, maintaining data integrity.
 * Maintain and enhance existing architectural components such as Data Ingest and Data Stores.
 * Troubleshoot and diagnose issues within integrated (enriched) data systems.
 * Collaborate with the scrum team to decompose user requirements into epics and stories.
 * Write clean, secure, and reusable code following a test-driven development approach.
 * Monitor system performance and implement updates to maintain optimal operation.

The Data Engineer Should Have:

 * Active eDV clearance (West)
 * Willingness to work full-time on-site in Manchester when required.

Required technical experience in the following:

 * SQL and noSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
 * ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java


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