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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £52,371.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Big Data, Biometrics, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Meta-Data Management, Data Management
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5877238026

## About the Role

If you have a full understanding of the principles of Data Engineering and prior experience as a Data Engineer we would love to hear from you.

Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We're a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff., We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who has:

 * Previous experience as a Data Engineer or a background in Data Management
 * Data Modelling and Database Design
 * Data Platform Modernisation
 * Biometric Data Management and associated legislation
 * Data Science / Analytics
 * Predictive Scaling techniques
 * Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
 * Data Migration
 * Metadata Management
 * Stakeholder Management & Data Governance
 * Pre-sales content contribution and pricing for new business pursuits
 * Large-scale Data Management (petabytes)
 * Understanding or experience working within a Scaled Agile, or Agile delivery methodology
 * Understanding of operating within a secure by design delivery approach

Clearance Requirements:

 * Clearance for Role SC
 * You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today...

## Description

As a Data Engineer, you will work alongside our Programme Teams, Business Development Teams and Solution Engineers you will also help to provide solutions for strategic customers', supporting business outcomes for critical national industries. You will need to be eligible to undergo security clearance.

You will focus on the use of modern technologies across a wide range of industries, leaning towards government organisations and national security agencies.

You will be responsible for:

 * Provide data engineer skills and produce solution designs as part of both bid and delivery processes
 * Work with delivery teams to design and implement modern, scalable data products using a range of new and emerging technologies
 * Lead on all data solution aspects including setting data standards and providing your deep technical expertise to Leidos programme teams
 * Utilise the concepts and principles of data modelling and produce relevant data models across multiple subject areas
 * Collaborate with customers on all aspects of data management including the assurance and integration of data services to meet the needs of multiple lines of business
 * Recognise and exploit business opportunity by leveraging data engineering and design best practice
 * Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context


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