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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000 - £86,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Databases, Continuous Integration, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, NumPy, Scrum Methodology, SQL Databases, Apache Spark, Apache Pig, Containerization, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/696E72B2FEB6439399C0F660EB3AA2F1/job/

## About the Role

* Experience as a Data Engineer with strong skills in areas such as Python, NumPy, Spark and Apache Pig.
 * Proven experience in designing, developing and deploying scalable systems .
 * Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies and cloud platforms (such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker and AWS).
 * Understanding of database technologies , including SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB.
 * Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, ideally within an agile environment.

If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, passion and a willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be British National for this clearance type.

You must currently hold the Highest Level of UK Government security clearance .

## Description

* Own team deliverables , working with the Scrum Master to define the delivery path that meets customer needs.
 * Lead and contribute to the full data development lifecycle , from requirements gathering to design, implementation, testing and deployment.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams , including product, front-end development and QA.
 * Mentor and guide junior developers , supporting team capability growth and development.