Data Engineer | National Security (Databricks, Power BI)

Data Engineer

Newcastle upon Tyne

£60,000-£110,000 + bonus

National Security

As the Data Engineer, you will work across Data Engineering, Science, ML and AI. They're particularly interested in defence-adjacent Data Engineers with Databricks or Power BI experience, but not a deal breaker.

Rather than hiring for a single technology stack or narrow role, they're assembling a team of exceptionally smart engineers, data specialists and technical leaders who can solve difficult problems, communicate well, and thrive in highly demanding environments.

Specialisms you could work across as the Data Engineer:

• On-prem and policy compliant solutions
• Audio/speech processing
• Satellite systems
• Low-power edge compute
• Geospatial intelligence
• AI safety and security

They’re hiring for, and value, Data Engineers who:

• Enjoy working on challenging systems
• Truly understand problem-solving, from first principles
• Enjoy variety
• Are adaptable and articulate

Data Engineer requirements:

• Experience with Python, SQL, data pipelines and data-intensive systems .
• Experience with distributed processing and workflow orchestration, with tools such as Spark, Databricks, or Airflow .
• A practical understanding of how systems work, including data quality, performance, reliability and technical trade-offs.
• Clear communication, a collaborative approach and the ability to take ownership of unfamiliar problems.
• A 2:1 or above in a STEM subject from a leading university .