Bristol or Cheltenham location - hybrid working model Must hold active security clearance - MoD DV or higher Up to £70k DoE package Experience needed in SQL, Cloud Based Data Pipelines, Big Data Tools (Hadoop), Azure/AWS, Agile, Python WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a Data Engineer for a prestigious Defence and National Security Consultancy client in Bristol. Their teams are what lead them forward and they are therefore looking for the best talent to join them as they continue to bring the best to the table. Your projects will be diverse and be given plenty of opportunities for growth and development. Their Data Intelligence Practice enables clients to organise, analyse, and visualise their data, transforming static and real-time sources into actionable insights using cutting-edge tools and techniques. They are uniquely positioned with access to vast amounts of data, world-class domain experts, and a diverse range of clients facing unique challenges. WHAT WILL THE SENIOR DATA ENGINEER BE DOING? Design and maintain data architectures and pipelines. Manage large, complex data sets and acquire new data sources. Optimise processes for data modelling, mining, and ETL. Improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with teams to develop insights and address data infrastructure needs. Build tools for analytics and data science to support business goals. THE SENIOR DATA ENGINEER SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN… Expertise in SQL, cloud-based data pipelines (Azure/AWS/GCP), and architectures. Experience with big data tools (Hadoop, Spark) and large data sets. Proficient in data pipeline management, Azure services, and stream-processing systems. Agile environment experience and problem-solving mindset. Programming knowledge in Python, Scala, C, C++, or Java is a plus. Strong communication skills and a desire to collaborate across teams. Consultancy background or experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. TO BE CONSIDERED…. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to - Or call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: SENIOR DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / AWS / AZURE / PYTHON / BIG DATA / DATA MODELLING / HADOOP / SPARK / SQL / DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEVELOPED VETTING / DEVELOPED VETTED / DEEP VETTING / DEEP VETTED / SC CLEARED / SC CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE / BRISTOL / CHELTENHAM / DEFENCE / CONSULTANCY ADZN1_UKTJ