Data Engineer (Cloud)

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Engineer (Cloud)
Location: Preston, Yeovil, Portsmouth, Glasgow or Frimley - Hybrid - (can be based at either site)
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
As a Data Engineer, you will be applying technical knowledge, skills, and training to design and implement data pipelines and workflows that support data ingestion, transformation, and delivery for business use. As well as ensuring data is captured, stored, and made accessible in a secure, scalable, and reusable manner across the organisation.
You will be looking to understand enterprise data architecture and governance policies to ensure compliance and traceability across datasets.
Core duties:
* Working under general direction, exercising substantial autonomy and discretion in identifying and resolving issues related to data engineering
* Collaborating with colleagues across the data platform, product, and analytics teams to ensure data is accessible and usable for downstream use cases including analytics and AI/ML
* Participates in external activities or industry groups relevant to data engineering and platform design
* Supports continuous improvement in data engineering practices and contributes to team knowledge sharing and innovation
Essential Skills:
* Understanding of modern data engineering principles and the data lifecycle
* Awareness of enterprise data governance, metadata, and quality requirements
* Experience in managing data across on-prem and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, Databricks)
* Understanding of data modelling principles and SQL-based analytics with proficiency in Python
* Experience building pipelines using tools like Apache Spark, Airflow, and Delta Lake
* Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD processes (e.g. GitLab)
The Data team:
This is an opportunity to join a new part of the business, undertaking a new piece of work, introducing new technology into the wider BAE Business. Joining from the ground up, this is a chance to make your mark and the role your own. This role will provide the opportunity to grow the role & your responsibility into a wider scope or even specialise within a specific area.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 13th May 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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