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# data engineer-java.

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £91,000.0 - £104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/data-engineer-java_london_47459691/

## About the Role

Clearance: Active SC Clearance is highly preferred (SC eligible candidates will be considered), Expert proficiency in Data Engineering & Java.

Advanced skills in AWS, Apache Kafka, and Kubernetes.

Solid experience in Big Data Engineering.

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical solutions across teams.

## Description

Are you an expert Data Engineer with strong Java programming skills? Join our AI & Data team to design, build, and optimize innovative data solutions and pipelines for a major public safety initiative!

What you'll do: Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), guiding and mentoring junior team members. Drive key technical decisions and collaborate across multiple cross-functional teams. Ensure data quality, optimize performance, and enhance data accessibility.


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