Python Data Engineer

Data Engineer - Security Clearance (SC), Python, Azure, BDD

Up to 475 per day (Inside IR35)

Remote / London

6 months

My client is an International Consultancy who require a Security Cleared Data Engineer, with Active Security Clearance (SC), and strong Python skills to design and deploy scalable Data solutions in a containerized Azure environment.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with Active Security Clearance (SC)
• Strong Python skills with modular, test-driven design
• Experience with Behave for unit and BDD testing (mocking, patching)
• Proficiency in PySpark and distributed Data processing
• Solid understanding of Delta Lake (design and maintenance)
• Hands-on with Docker for development and deployment
• Familiarity with Azure services: Functions, Key Vault, Blob Storage
• Ability to build configurable, parameter-driven applications
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (ideally Azure DevOps) and cloud security best practices
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Nice to have:

• Immediate availability
• Experience with Databricks or Synapse
• Knowledge of Data governance in Azure ecosystems
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling

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