Envitia · 22 hours ago
Data Engineer (Contract)
Envitia is a leading technology company specializing in data intelligence, AI, and geospatial solutions. They are seeking a contract Data Engineer to support major public sector programs by designing, building, and supporting secure, scalable data solutions.
National DefenseGovernmentSoftwareInformation TechnologyGeospatialNational Security
Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable solutions using Python SQL, following UK government best practice.
Work with product owners, business SMEs and architects to translate requirements into technical designs, user stories and release plans, using agile delivery methods.
Implement robust security, data access controls and data loss prevention aligned with client policies, including role-based access, environment strategies and solution layering.
Contribute to and follow agreed patterns for application lifecycle management (ALM), including solution packaging, source control and automated deployment pipelines.
Optimise performance, usability and reliability of existing apps and flows, managing technical debt and undertaking 3rd‑line investigations for complex incidents.
Produce clear technical documentation, configuration records and knowledge‑base content to support handover into service and ongoing support teams.
Support capability building by sharing good practice, running demos and contributing to internal standards, templates and reusable components
Qualification
Required
Good understanding of data engineering concepts such as data modelling, data quality and reuse, with experience designing structures that support analytics and reporting (e.g. via Power BI)
Experience delivering software solutions using agile practices, including backlog management, version control and CI/CD for low-code solutions
Ability to apply software engineering principles (modularity, reusability, testability) within including use of solution layering and environment strategies
Experience with one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python)
Significant working knowledge of AWS cloud platform
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a clear focus on creating business value and secure, maintainable solutions
Confident communicator, able to explain technical options and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams
Willingness to mentor colleagues, share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery methods, patterns and standards
Comfortable working in a lean, agile environment with changing priorities, demonstrating ownership, initiative and a proactive attitude
The successful candidate must hold a level SC security clearance
Preferred
Scala experience considered a strong advantage
Company
Envitia
Envitia is a geospatial software and solutions provider, serving defence, government and industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-14Acquired
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