Python Data Engineer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Full time £32,000 - £45,000 per year

Data Engineer - Security Clearance (SC), Python, Azure, BDD

Up to £475 per day (Inside IR35)

Remote / London

6 months

My client is an International Consultancy who require a Security Cleared Data Engineer, with Active Security Clearance (SC), and strong Python skills to design and deploy scalable Data solutions in a containerized Azure environment.

Key requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Data Engineer with Active Security Clearance (SC)
  • Strong Python skills with modular, test-driven design
  • Experience with Behave for unit and BDD testing (mocking, patching)
  • Proficiency in PySpark and distributed Data processing
  • Solid understanding of Delta Lake (design and maintenance)
  • Hands-on with Docker for development and deployment
  • Familiarity with Azure services: Functions, Key Vault, Blob Storage
  • Ability to build configurable, parameter-driven applications
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (ideally Azure DevOps) and cloud security best practices
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Nice to have:

  • Immediate availability
  • Experience with Databricks or Synapse
  • Knowledge of Data governance in Azure ecosystems
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling

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