Data Engineer

Job Description Contract Data Engineers (x3) – Defence Sector – Bristol

Outside IR35 | DV Clearance Required

Location: Bristol (Onsite/Hybrid) | Contract Duration: 6-12 months+

We are recruiting three experienced Data Engineers for a leading defence client in Bristol.

This is a contract opportunity operating outside IR35, offering a chance to work in a high-security, mission-critical environment. You must already hold UK DV Clearance ,

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and manage complex, large-scale data pipelines in secure or regulated environments
Ingest, process, index, and visualise data using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Build and maintain robust data flows with Apache NiFi
Implement best practices for handling sensitive data, including encryption, anonymisation, and access control
Monitor and troubleshoot real-time data pipelines to ensure high performance and reliability
Write efficient, secure scripts and code using Python, Bash, or similar languages
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical and operational requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

3+ years’ experience as a D...