AI and Data Engineers/Architects (Security Cleared)
hace 27 días
Cheltenham
Data and AI Engineers & Architects | Cheltenham | £80,000 - £140,000About the OpportunitySanderson G&D are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing data consultancy specialising in designing, building, and operating AI-ready data infrastructure for some of the UK's most complex and sensitive programmes. They work across government and national security, delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions that handle data at scale - in real time and in batch.They are growing and looking for senior data professionals across three disciplines.Roles We're Hiring ForData/AI Architect - Shape data strategy and architecture across high-profile, secure programmes. You'll design and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS and other platforms, provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, and engage directly with senior stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable technical plans.AI Platform Engineers - Lead the development of backend services for a government client, with a focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability. You'll design, build, and deploy backend features, own continuous deployment pipelines, and operate within agile, cross-functional delivery teams.Data & AI Engineers - Build and maintain secure batch and real-time data pipelines for government clients. You'll work across data ingestion, modelling, and pipeline development, ensuring data is available, reliable, and aligned to target architectures.What We're Looking ForAcross all three roles, the following experience is relevant:5-6+ years in a senior data engineering, architecture, or platform roleStrong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Redshift, Glue, Athena)Experience with real-time and batch data processing - Apache Flink, Kafka, Spark, or similarProficiency in one or more of: Python, Java, ScalaExperience with data modelling , ETL processes, and distributed systemsComfortable working in agile and DevOps environmentsExperience in sensitive or regulated data environments is highly desirableeDV eligibility is an essential requirement - candidates must be a sole UK nationalWhy This Opportunity?This is not a typical consultancy. The bar to get in is high - deliberately so. You will be working alongside some of the best data engineers in the country, on platforms that genuinely matter. These are not internal IT projects. This is mission-critical infrastructure that underpins national security.Beyond the work itself, this is a business that is growing quickly, investing heavily in its technology, and giving its people real ownership of that journey. If you want to be at the leading edge of secure data infrastructure - surrounded by engineers who take their craft seriously - it is worth a conversation.Benefits include:PensionPrivate Medical Insurance (company provided, with buy-up for family)Annual wellbeing allowanceVirtual GPEmployee Assistance Programme (mental health, legal support, and more)Annual training allowance (post-probation)Tech scheme and voluntary benefits including dental, critical illness, and travel insuranceRemote-first working cultureFurther DetailsLocation: CheltenhamSalary: £80,000 - £140,000 depending on role and experienceClearance: eDV eligibility essential - sole UK nationals onlyReasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.TPBN1_UKTJ