Lead Data Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Data engineering with python and spark
Designing scalable data systems
Experience with ci/cd and containerisation
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future

Job Summary

  • At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future.
  • As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the data-driven infrastructure that powers our services while leading your team through technical and delivery challenges.
  • The company offers flexible working options, private healthcare, career development programmes, and performance-based bonuses to support personal and professional growth.

Matching Summary

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data engineering with Python and Spark
  • Designing scalable data systems
  • Experience with CI/CD and containerisation
  • Cloud platform expertise including AWS
  • Database technologies like SQL and Elasticsearch
  • Highest Level UK Government Clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Agile environment experience
  • Mentoring and team leadership
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Flexible working options

Key Requirements

  • UK citizenship required
  • Highest Level UK Government security clearance
  • Experience with Python, NumPy, Spark, Apache Pig
  • Familiarity with Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Experience with SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB

Work Rights

Must have UK citizenship and Highest Level UK Government clearance

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