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# SC/DV Data Engineer

- **Company:** iO Associates
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £143,000.0 - £182,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/data-engineer/io-associates-job107877824

## About the Role

* Strong Python and SQL experience
 * Hands-on experience with Databricks
 * Experience building and managing data pipelines
 * Experience working with cloud technologies, ideally AWS & Azure
 * Good understanding of modern data engineering practices
 * Experience working within government, defence or similar environments

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the programme, candidates must be UK nationals.

## Description

iO associates are looking for multiple Data Engineers to join a defence programme based in the West Midlands.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping to design, develop and maintain data solutions across a large scale programme.

**Please note you must have active SC or DV Clearance, due to the nature of the projects.**


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