Lead Data Engineer
Northrop Grumman6 days ago
Manchester, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Own team deliverables and work with the Scrum Master to define delivery paths that meet customer needs.
- Lead and contribute to the full data development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and deployment.
- Design, develop and deploy scalable data-driven systems and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with product, frontend development and QA teams.
- Mentor and guide junior developers and support team capability growth.
- Guide the team through technical and delivery challenges to support customer and programme goals.
Requirements
- Experience as a Data Engineer with strong skills in Python, NumPy, Spark and Apache Pig.
- Proven experience designing, developing and deploying scalable systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies and cloud platforms including Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker and AWS.
- Understanding of database technologies including SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB.
- Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, ideally in an agile environment.
- British Nationality is required for the relevant security clearance.
- Currently holding the highest level of UK Government security clearance is required.
Benefits
- Flexible working options, including hybrid working and an optional compressed fortnight.
- Private healthcare and a cash health plan.
- Holiday buy/sell scheme.
- Career development programmes and specialist training.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Travel is required 10% of the time.
- The role is based in Manchester.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data Engineering
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).