AWS Data Engineer

AWS Data Engineer - Newcastle

Location: Newcastle

Hybrid Working: This role will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week.

Security Clearance: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC clearance requiring 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.

Overview: Our Advanced Technology Centre delivers high quality services to a range of clients. This role is an opportunity to build scalable data solutions.

• Work with client teams to design and implement modern, scalable data solutions using AWS and emerging technologies.
• Use effective communication skills to understand and deliver client requirements.
• Contribute to innovative engineering, design, and strategy.
• Mentor and upskill fellow group members.
• Participate in internal networks and special interest groups.

• Hands‑on design and engineering in AWS with demonstrated experience on major projects.
• Broad knowledge of AWS services: EC2, Storage, Security, EKS, ECS, Fargate, IAM, Cloud Networking, processing, and ML.
• Strong programming skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience addressing Big Data challenges such as large table sizes and even data distribution.
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Deep understanding of Cloud Security and ability to balance flexibility and security principles.
• Experience on full life‑cycle projects.
• Capability to work in agile or Waterfall environments, individually and in teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative mindset.

• Client‑facing experience.
• Industry relevant certifications – AWS Solution Architect Associate or Professional (preferred).
• Team management or multi‑project experience.

Competitive base salary, 25 days vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work. Flexibility and mobility may be required for onsite client engagements.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.