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The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.\nYour impact\nAt Leonardo, our Data Engineers lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable data solutions that underpin critical defence, government, and commercial operations. As a technical authority and people manager, you’ll guide engineering teams through the full data lifecycle-transforming raw data into actionable insight across hybrid and cloud environments. This role blends technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team development, offering the opportunity to shape data strategy and capability across multiple programmes.\nYour work at Leonardo will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers.\nWhat you will do as a Data Engineer\nProvide technical leadership and oversight for data engineering delivery within your team\nLead the design, implementation and maintenance of end-to-end data solutions: acquisition, integration, storage, processing, and analysis\nImplement scalable data solutions using big data architectures and workflow management systems\nGuide the development of tools for data-driven insights and task automation\nContinuously test and monitor systems to improve performance and reliability\nResearch and adopt emerging technologies\nWork with cloud platforms and diverse operating systems \nSupport development and deployment of machine learning models\nCollaborate with DevOps Engineers, Data Scientists, Analysts and Cyber Consultants\nMentor and coach junior data engineers to build team capability, while managing project tasks across your own and their workloads.\nSupport technology assessments, feasibility studies, and roadmap development\nEngage with stakeholders and customers, presenting and defending technical solutions\nManage a small team of direct reports, providing guidance, mentorship and support for their career development\nSupport the effective operation of the wider team through utilisation tracking, chairing team meetings and resource management\nWhat you’ll bring\nDemonstrated leadership in data engineering, with experience managing and mentoring others. \nAbility to take ownership of engineering delivery and drive team performance. \nStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. \nA proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and capability development. \nProven ability to work across disciplines and collaborate effectively in multi-functional teams. \nA strategic approach to problem-solving and technical decision-making.\nCore Areas (must have):\nStrong Python and SQL skills\nExperience with ETL flows, data pipelines, and orchestration tools\nUnderstanding of database architecture (SQL and NoSQL)\nExperience with cloud technologies \nExperience with cloud platforms \nExperience with CI/CD practices \nExperience with big data tools e.g. Spark, Hadoop, NiFi\nExperience managing direct reports, providing regular guidance and performance feedback\nAbility to create delivery plans with estimated timelines for personal and team workloads\nExperience supporting ML model deployment and DevOps collaboration\nDesirable:\nDegree in STEM, Data, AI, or Programming-related field\nAwareness of data security best practices \nExperience with designing data architecture\nExperience with scaling infrastructure and code, (e.g. Kubernetes)\nExposure to Ansible and Terraform\nUnderstanding of ML algorithms and deployment\nThis is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.\nSecurity Clearance\nThis role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting\nWhy join us\nAt Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.\nTime to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.\nSecure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.\n Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). \nRewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.\nNever Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.\nRefer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.\nTailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.\nFlexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 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