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Lead Data Engineer @ Sanderson Government and Defence

Exchange Street 4, NormantonOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements: Experience building data pipelines using modern data processing frameworksFamiliarity with Agile or rapid application development methodologiesStrong understanding of data modelling and different data structures, including when to apply themHands-on experience with public cloud platforms, ideally including services such as compute, storage, serverless and data processing toolsExperience configuring and tuning relational and NoSQL databases, including query optimisationProficiency in programming or scripting languages such as PythonExperience working with Test Driven Development practices and supporting toolsFamiliarity with CI tools such as Jenkins or DroneKnowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible or PackerExperience using Infrastructure as Code tools, for example TerraformWorking knowledge of Linux and Windows environments Responsibilities: Design, develop, test and document data pipelines aligned to business requirementsPerform logical and physical database designEnhance data platform capabilities to address evolving data and analytics challengesAnalyse data workflows and identify opportunities for optimisation and improvementEnsure consistency between data models and overall architecture, including entity definitions and relationshipsConduct root cause analysis on data issues to support business decision-making and continuous improvement Technologies: AnsibleCloudSupportJenkinsLinuxNoSQLPythonServerlessTerraformWindowsTDD More:

We are building and enhancing a secure, scalable data platform for a high-profile government programme. Our team works with both batch and real-time data using modern cloud technologies and frameworks to ingest data from multiple sources, transform it into the correct formats, and enable reliable access for downstream users. We promote a collaborative, delivery-focused culture where our people are encouraged to take ownership, experiment, solve complex problems, and support each other in achieving shared goals. Open, timely communication and accountability are central to how we work, and we are committed to respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion. We also support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for anyone who needs them.

last updated 30 week of 2026

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