DV Cleared Data Pipeline Developer

Data Freelance Hub; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent data service provider is seeking a Data Pipeline Developer to design and manage secure data pipelines for Central Government. The role requires active UKSV DV clearance and involves working with technologies like Python, Docker, and Kubernetes. Candidates should have strong experience in secure environments and be able to deliver against clear outcomes in a hybrid work model. Join an inclusive team committed to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Active UKSV DV clearance with minimum 12 months remaining.
• Hands-on experience in managing builds in air-gapped environments.
• Experience developing Python-based services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure data pipelines and orchestration workflows.
• Develop APIs for data ingestion and enrichment.
• Automate business workflow tooling including Jira-based processes.

Skills

Python development experience

Data pipeline delivery using Prefect or Airflow

Docker and Kubernetes

Data governance and security

Building APIs for data services

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

<3>DV Cleared Data Pipeline Developer – Central Government (Contract)

Duration: ASAP start (4 weeks onboarding) until 31 October 2026. Rate: £600‑£650 per day (Outside IR35). Location: Vauxhall until May, then Stratford – 5 days per week onsite. Clearance: UKSV DV (active, minimum 12 months remaining). Nationality: UK Nationals only.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver secure data pipelines and orchestration workflows using Prefect or Airflow.
• Develop Python‑based services and APIs for data ingestion and enrichment.
• Build and deploy containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (or Swarm).
• Manage dependencies and build pipelines in air‑gapped environments with no internet access.
• Implement and maintain data governance and secure data handling practices.
• Automate and configure business workflow tooling, including Jira‑based processes.
• Work with Elastic, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, and S3‑compatible storage.
• Produce technical documentation and deliver agreed outcomes against the statement of work.
• Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and security teams while retaining autonomy over technical approach.

About You – Essential Experience

• Active UKSV DV clearance (minimum 12 months remaining).
• Strong Python development experience in secure or restricted environments.
• Proven delivery of data pipelines using Prefect or Airflow.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Experience operating in air‑gapped systems, managing builds without external connectivity.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance.
• Experience building APIs for data services.
• Confident working 5 days per week onsite in secure locations (Vauxhall / Stratford).
• Comfortable delivering against clearly defined outcomes, consistent with Outside IR35 engagements.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI / ML, including PyTorch, NLP, or LLMs.
• Advanced data handling and large‑scale processing experience.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience using GitHub in mirrored or restricted environments.
• Strong Linux CLI skills.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.