Data Platform Engineer

2 weeks ago

Warton England, United Kingdom Outsource UK Full time £80,000 - £104,000 per year

Data Platform Engineer

Location:
Warton, full time on site (occasional travel to Reading HQ)

Duration
: 6-12 months

Hourly Rate:
£50 PAYE or £67.47 Umbrella

Working Arrangements:
Full time on site (occasional travel to Reading HQ)

What You'll Be Doing

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, optimising, and maintaining NiFi flows — addressing performance, error handling, and throughput challenges.
  • Integrating NiFi with
    cloud platforms, SQL/NoSQL databases, APIs
    , and third-party systems.
  • Ensuring 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.

You'll also uphold high standards of safety and environmental responsibility in line with company policy, promoting a culture of care and compliance in everything you do.

What We're Looking For
We're seeking a professional with a passion for data engineering and a proven ability to work in regulated or high-security environments.

Essential Experience & Knowledge:

  • 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 optimise
    batch, real-time, and event-driven
    data flows.
  • Experience integrating diverse data sources and systems (databases, APIs, cloud services).
  • 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 virtualisation tools (VMware, Citrix).

Desirable:

  • Exposure to
    data warehousing solutions
    (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).
  • Experience operating in
    hybrid cloud/on-prem
    environments.
  • Knowledge of data modelling, replication, and query optimisation techniques.

Please note that you will have to go through full SC Clearance.

If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Daniel McShane on for more information.

About BAE:

BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

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