Sanderson Recruitment
Senior Data Engineer
Job Description
Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year
Requirements:- We require a degree or equivalent experience.
- We require experience building data pipelines.
- We require an understanding of data modelling and data structures.
- We require familiarity with Agile delivery methods.
- We require experience with AWS, such as EC2, RDS, Lambda, Athena, and Glue.
- We require knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
- We require proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language.
- We require experience with test-driven development.
- Preferred experience includes CI tools such as Jenkins or Drone.
- Preferred experience includes Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
- Preferred experience includes configuration tools such as Ansible and Packer.
- Preferred experience includes working in Linux and Windows environments.
- Candidates must be eligible for an enhanced DV Security Clearance with sole British nationality.
- We build, test, and maintain data pipelines.
- We design logical and physical data models.
- We support the growth of the data platform to meet new use cases.
- We analyse data and improve processing performance.
- We ensure data aligns with agreed architecture and standards.
- We troubleshoot data issues and identify improvements.
- AI
- AWS
- Lambda
- Ansible
- Cloud
- EC2
- Support
- Jenkins
- Linux
- NoSQL
- Python
- Security
- Terraform
- Windows
More:
We are a fast-growing consultancy at the forefront of secure data and cloud infrastructure, building AI-ready platforms for high-impact projects. In this role, you will help build and maintain a secure batch and real-time data platform for a government client using modern commercial and open-source tools to ingest, transform, and deliver data for analytics and decision-making. We are committed to respect and equality, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. We also provide support with reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.
last updated 34 week of 2026
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Sanderson Recruitment
Gloucester
IT
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