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Senior Data Engineer - Java, AWS, Kafka, Kubernetes SC Cleared | London (Hybrid) | Inside IR35 | Contract until December 2027 Are you an experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong Java software engineering background looking to work on a high-profile UK Government AI & Data programme? We're recruiting for a Senior Data Engineer to support a major public sector organisation delivering critical data solutions within a secure environment. This is an opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies, build scalable data processing solutions and contribute to systems that support essential public services. The Role You'll work within an established engineering environment, developing and maintaining robust data solutions using Java and modern cloud technologies. The role combines hands-on software engineering with data engineering , making it particularly suitable for someone who has developed production-grade Java applications alongside data pipelines and distributed processing systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and processing solutions. Build reliable, high-performance applications using Java. Develop and enhance data ingestion, transformation and integration processes. Work with cloud-based infrastructure and services, particularly AWS. Support event-driven and distributed processing architectures. Apply data modelling, data quality and data life cycle management principles. Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, architects and other delivery teams. Contribute to technical design, code reviews, testing and continuous improvement. Deliver solutions using Agile engineering practices. Essential Skills and Experience Advanced Java development experience , including hands-on delivery of production systems. Strong commercial experience in Data Engineering . Experience designing and developing data pipelines, ETL processes and data integration solutions . Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience building scalable, maintainable applications. Knowledge of data modelling, data quality and data life cycle management. Experience working within Agile development teams. Active UK SC security clearance. Highly Desirable AWS - experience building or supporting cloud-native data solutions. Apache Kafka - experience with event streaming, messaging or Real Time data processing. Kubernetes - experience with container orchestration and distributed application deployment. Experience developing Java-based data processing or event-driven applications. Additional Advantageous Experience Apache Spark, Flink, Hadoop or other Big Data technologies. Working with high-volume or complex enterprise datasets. Experience delivering solutions within government, defence or other secure environments. Why Consider This Opportunity? Long-term contract running until December 2027 . Work on a significant UK public sector AI & Data programme. Modern technology stack involving Java, AWS, Kafka and Kubernetes. Opportunity to contribute to secure, business-critical data platforms. Hybrid London working arrangement. Interested? If you're an SC-cleared Senior Data Engineer with strong Java experience and exposure to modern cloud and data technologies, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Please note: Active SC clearance is required for this position. The role requires three days onsite in London each week and falls inside IR35.

London | 3 Days Onsite | 52-Week Contract | Rate TBC Are you an experienced Java Full Stack Developer with strong Spring Boot expertise and active SC clearance ? We're looking for a talented Senior Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team, designing and delivering scalable, high-performance software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technical decisions, influence solution design and work alongside experienced engineers on complex software development challenges. What You'll Be Doing Design, develop and enhance enterprise applications using Java Full Stack technologies and Spring Boot . Build scalable, secure and high-performing software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless system integration. Drive technical decisions and contribute to solution architecture. Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews and champion engineering best practices. Improve application performance, reliability and maintainability. Essential Skills Advanced Java Full Stack Development experience. Strong hands-on expertise with Spring Boot . Experience developing enterprise-scale applications. Strong understanding of Agile development practices. Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers. Active SC clearance (mandatory). Nice to Have Experience supporting business transformation initiatives. Exposure to delivery management and stakeholder engagement. Why Consider This Opportunity? 52-week contract offering long-term project stability. Hybrid working - 3 days per week in London. Opportunity to influence technical direction and engineering standards. Work on challenging, enterprise-level software solutions. Interested? Apply today or contact Skillfinder International for a confidential discussion. Our specialist technology recruitment team will support you throughout the process.