Senior Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Newcastle (Hybrid)

Permanent

Competitive salary + package

Im 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 youll work with modern data technologies, building scalable pipelines and real-time data platforms that power analytics and AI-driven decision making.

What youll be doing

• 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

What theyre looking for

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).

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