Data Engineer

Anson McCade
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Big Data
Continuous Integration
Data Architecture
Information Engineering
Data Infrastructure
DevOps
Distributed Systems
Python
Spark
Cloudformation
SC Clearance
Event Driven Architecture
Kubernetes
Apache Flink
Kafka
Video Streaming
Terraform
Data Pipelines
Docker

Job description

  • Building and optimising scalable data pipelines using Java (primary) and technologies like Kafka, Flink, or Spark
  • Developing real-time streaming solutions and event-driven architectures using AWS services (Kinesis, MSK, Lambda, Glue)
  • Contributing to data architecture, modelling, and best practices across modern data platforms
  • Deploying and maintaining solutions using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Collaborating with analytics, AI, and product teams to deliver high-quality, reliable datasets

Requirements

  • Strong experience in data engineering or large-scale data platforms (3+ years)

  • Proficiency in Java or Python

  • Hands-on experience with streaming technologies (Kafka / Flink preferred)

  • Good understanding of distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS ideally)

  • Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices Why consider this role?

  • Work on high-impact, large-scale data projects

  • Exposure to modern cloud and streaming technologies

  • Strong career progression within a global organisation

  • Collaborative, innovation-focused engineering culture

Please note: This role requires eligibility for UK security clearance (5 years UK residency).

Benefits & conditions

Competitive salary + package

I'm currently working with a global consultancy to hire Data Engineers to join a growing Advanced Technology team delivering large-scale data solutions across public and private sector clients.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work with modern data technologies, building scalable pipelines and real-time data platforms that power analytics and AI-driven decision making.

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