Contract Software Engineer – SC Cleared

Contract Software Engineer – SC Cleared

• Location: Newcastle (Hybrid)
• Clearance: SC Clearance required
• Contract Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP (high priority requirement)
• Day Rate: up to £550 per day OUTSIDE IR35
• To apply, email: Dominic.barbet@searchability.com

Overview

We are supporting a high-priority programme seeking a skilled Software Engineer with strong data engineering experience to join a fast-paced delivery environment. This role is hands‑on and focuses on building and optimising modern data platforms using Databricks, Spark, and AWS technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Architects and Delivery Managers to scope, size, and plan technical activities
• Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions
• Manage and work within Databricks environments, including workspace configuration, clusters, and repositories
• Develop complex data transformations using PySpark, including advanced functions such as windowing
• Support and implement modern data architectures, including Medallion (Bronze, Silver, Gold) layering
• Build and maintain data sanitisation and masking pipelines in line with security requirements
• Develop and optimise relational database solutions using PostgreSQL, including schema design and advanced SQL

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Work within CI/CD pipelines and Git-based version control workflows
• Deploy and maintain AWS‑based solutions, including services such as S3, DynamoDB, and IAM

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Software Engineer working on data‑focused platforms
• Hands‑on expertise with Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark)
• Solid understanding of modern data architecture patterns
• Experience implementing secure data handling, including masking and sanitisation
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and infrastructure

Additional Information

• SC Clearance is required for this role
• Immediate availability is highly desirable due to programme priority
• Hybrid/onsite presence in Newcastle may be required

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