Senior Data Engineer
- newcastle upon tyne, tyne and wear, NE1, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Data Engineer
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
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). xwwtmva
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