Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Ncounter are supporting a specialist technology consultancy delivering advanced data and software platforms into highly secure Government and Defence environments. We are seeking an SC Cleared Consultant Engineer to join a growing engineering capability working on complex, mission critical programmes where large scale data engineering and software development sit at the heart of operational decision making.

This is a highly technical position suited to engineers who enjoy building robust software solutions and scalable data pipelines while working closely with analysts, architects and stakeholders to solve complex problems. The focus of the role is hands on engineering, designing and developing reliable systems that integrate diverse data sources and support advanced analytics within secure environments.

Working across the full engineering lifecycle, you will translate complex operational requirements into well engineered technical solutions. This will include designing and developing ETL pipelines, integrating multiple data sources, and building software driven workflows that enable users to interrogate and act on data effectively. Experience working with modern data platforms, including environments similar to Palantir Foundry or Gotham, is beneficial but not essential.

Core experience required:

• Active SC clearance, with the ability to work within secure Government or Defence environments

• Strong software engineering capability with languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript

• Proven experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines and data ingestion frameworks

• Experience working with complex datasets, data transformation and large scale data integration

• Ability to work closely with analysts, architects and end users to translate problems into engineering solutions

• Exposure to data analysis, problem decomposition and technical consulting within client facing environments

This role will suit engineers who enjoy blending strong software development skills with data engineering and analytical problem solving, working directly with users to build tools and platforms that deliver tangible operational impact.

If you hold active SC clearance and want to work on technically demanding programmes where engineering quality and data expertise are critical, contact Ncounter for a confidential conversation.