Senior Data Engineer | Python | Azure Data Factory | Kafka | Postgresql | Elasticsearch | Active SC

Company: Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
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Location: Gloucester
Job Description:

Senior Data Engineer

Ledbury/Malvern/Gloucester/Cheltenham AreaOn-site – 5 Days Per WeekUp to £85,000 + BenefitsSecurity Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

Methods Business and Digital Technology is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy delivering complex digital transformation programmes across government and regulated sectors. We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a growing team supporting the delivery of secure, mission-critical data platforms.

This role requires an individual who is comfortable operating across hybrid environments, combining on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud technologies to deliver scalable, secure and high-performing data solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design, build and maintain sophisticated data infrastructure supporting analytics, reporting and operational decision-making. You will work across the full data life cycle, developing robust data pipelines, implementing automation and supporting Real Time data streaming capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python, Go and Azure Data Factory
  • Develop ETL and ELT processes supporting structured, semi-structured and unstructured data
  • Implement and manage hybrid data solutions across on-premises and Azure environments
  • Build and maintain PostgreSQL database solutions
  • Manage Elasticsearch deployments and optimisation
  • Implement workflow automation using Azure Data Factory
  • Develop and support Real Time event streaming solutions using Kafka and NATS
  • Support security, authentication and access management using technologies such as Keycloak
  • Collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient, secure and scalable data platforms

Skills

  • Strong commercial Python development experience
  • Experience developing ETL/ELT solutions within enterprise environments
  • Azure Data Factory expertise
  • Experience with Kafka and/or NATS event streaming technologies
  • PostgreSQL administration and development experience
  • Elasticsearch experience
  • Strong understanding of data security, access controls and platform governance
  • Experience operating within hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
  • Active SC Clearance

Desirable

  • Azure certifications
  • Experience with Go development
  • DevOps and automation experience
  • Experience supporting highly secure government or defence environments
  • Willingness and eligibility to progress to DV Clearance

Benefits

  • Up to £85,000 salary
  • Work on nationally significant programmes
  • Join a growing and highly respected consultancy
  • Exposure to modern cloud, data and platform technologies
  • Career development and certification support
  • Opportunity to progress through higher levels of security clearance

Please note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this position. Candidates must also be willing to undergo DV clearance as part of future project requirements.

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Posted: September 3rd, 2026