About this role
Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year
Requirements: Previous experience as a data engineer or software engineer in a similar roleTechnical expertise in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, data warehouses, and data servicesProficiency in DataOps methodologies and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and workflow orchestrationFamiliarity with ETL/ELT frameworks and big data processing tools such as Spark, Airflow, and HiveKnowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, and SQLHands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL database designDegree in STEM or a similar field; a masters is a plusData engineering certification, such as IBM Certified Data Engineer, is a plusAbility to demonstrate equivalent capability through professional experience or alternative qualifications Responsibilities: Orchestrate the ingestion, processing, and storage of raw data within structured and unstructured data repositoriesDesign, develop, deploy, and support data infrastructure, pipelines, and architectureImplement reliable, scalable, and tested solutions to automate data ingestionDevelop systems to manage batch processing and real-time streaming of dataEvaluate business needs and objectivesSupport implementation of data governance requirementsFacilitate pipelines that prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modellingWork with domain teams to scale data processingIdentify opportunities for data acquisitionCombine raw information from different sourcesManage and maintain automated tools for data quality and reliabilityExplore ways to enhance data quality and reliabilityCollaborate with data scientists, IT, and architects on several projects Technologies: AirflowBig DataCI/CDETLHiveIBMSupportJavaNoSQLPythonSQLSecuritySpark More:
hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. We are a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy, with over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance, including generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days each year, an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution, free access to mental health support and financial advice, employee-led inclusion and diversity networks, a bonus scheme for management level and below, free access to 4,000 online courses, a referral reward programme, and flexible benefits worth up to £500 annually. We offer flexible hours with hybrid working options and are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace in Edinburgh, with additional locations in Newcastle.
last updated 37 week of 2026