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Data Platform Engineer
£127,185 - 127,185
Outsource UK lTD
Whiteladies Road, Warton
£127,185 - 127,185
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for a professional with a passion for data engineering and a proven ability to work in regulated or high-security environments. To be considered for this role, you should have:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in data or platform engineering, or a related technical field.
- Expertise in Apache NiFi, including FlowFiles, Processors, Controller Services, and scheduling.
- Proven ability to design and optimize batch, real-time, and event-driven data flows.
- Experience integrating diverse data sources and systems (databases, APIs, cloud services).
- A strong understanding of data security, compliance, and governance principles.
- Proficiency in Java and SQL; familiarity with C#, Scala, or scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux (RHEL), and virtualization tools (VMware, Citrix).
Desirable skills include exposure to data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), experience operating in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments, and knowledge of data modeling, replication, and query optimization techniques. Please note that candidates will need to go through full SC Clearance.
Responsibilities
As a Data Platform Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining robust, secure, and scalable data pipelines using Apache NiFi and related technologies.
- Troubleshooting, optimizing, and maintaining NiFi flows while addressing performance, error handling, and throughput challenges.
- Integrating NiFi with cloud platforms, SQL/NoSQL databases, APIs, and third-party systems.
- Ensuring that our data infrastructure adheres to strict security and compliance standards.
- Supporting data migrations and implementing disaster recovery strategies.
- Monitoring data infrastructure performance and recommending continual improvements.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with business and regulatory needs.
- Producing documentation to ensure operational transparency and knowledge sharing.
- Upholding high standards of safety and environmental responsibility in line with our company policy, promoting a culture of care and compliance in everything you do.
Description
We are offering this position as a full-time, on-site role located in Warton, with occasional travel to our Reading HQ. The duration of the contract is expected to be between 6-12 months, with an hourly rate of £50 PAYE or £67.47 Umbrella. About BAE: We are a leading global defense, aerospace, and security company, renowned for delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cybersecurity. Committed to innovation and excellence, we offer exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defense sectors.
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