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Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. Wha…
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. Wha…
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. Wha…
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. Wha…
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. Wha…
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. Wha…
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Full-time
30 Days Holiday, Bank Holidays, Flexible Working, Growth Investment
Posted 50d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Design and implement cloud-native data processing architectures and scalable big data solutions using AWS and Hadoop. Lead technical teams in developing data ingestion pipelines and providing consultancy to stakeholders within a SAFe environment.
Requirements
Requires strong experience in Python or Java, AWS services, and big data platforms like Hadoop. Valid SC clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Full job description
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.
And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.
Join our growing team and help strengthen the UK’s safety and resilience.
We’re a leading technology and engineering company supporting customers across National Security, Defence and Intelligence, delivering systems that operate in the most demanding and sensitive environments.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll deliver mission critical solutions for National Security customers - building products that protect people, platforms, missions and information against evolving threats.
You’ll help customers use data to improve mission outcomes, lead teams hands-on, and mentor others while working at the forefront of innovation.
Responsibilities
Solution design and architecture
Design cloud-native data processing architectures in AWS
Define scalable big data solutions on a Hadoop based platform
Evaluate appropriate technologies and patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and storage
Produce architecture diagrams and technical design documentation
Support secure and resilient system design aligned with customer standards
Data engineering and pipeline development
Develop and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines
Implement batch data workflows across distributed systems
Work with large datasets using Hadoop and related technologies
Write data processing scripts using Python, Pig, and Java-based frameworks
Cloud platform engineering
Use AWS services such as Step Functions, S3, Lambda and EMR
Implement infrastructure automation via CDK or Terraform
Performance optimisation
Optimise distributed data processing jobs for performance and cost efficiency
Troubleshoot issues across Hadoop clusters, data pipelines, and applications
Monitor system health and resolve operational incidents
Consultancy and stakeholder engagement
Work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements
Provide technical guidance and best-practice recommendations
Support project planning, estimation, and technical decision-making within the SAFe customer business unit
Present technical solutions and trade-offs clearly
Required Skillset
Experience with AWS services and cloud-native design patterns
Understanding of cloud security, identity management, and networking fundamentals
Experience with Big data platforms e.g. Hadoop
Understanding of distributed data processing concepts
Experience working with large-scale datasets and cluster-based processing
Experience building and managing data flows
Knowledge of data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration patterns
Strong experience in Python or Java
DevOps experience e.g. Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, Containerisation
Why Roke
You’ll work with smart, supportive people on projects that genuinely matter, in an environment that values technical excellence, collaboration and continuous learning. We invest in your growth, value diverse thinking and offer flexible working alongside a strong benefits package (including 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays). Roke combines a 70+ year heritage with the agility to make a real impact.
Location:
Based in Gloucester and customer sites for high‑side integration/deployment. Limited hybrid working may be possible, subject to project needs and may vary between assignments.
Clearance:
Valid SC clearance is required for this post. If you are eligible but don’t hold SC, please explore other engineering roles via Roke’s Careers Page. Eligibility details can be found on gov.uk.
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
Shaping the future of defence and national security. Driven by purpose. Changing Worlds.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1956
Headquarters
Romsey, Hampshire
LinkedIn followers
21,466
At Roke, we stand at the forefront of defence and security, delivering cutting-edge intelligence and engineering solutions that protect nations, troops, borders, and businesses. We bring the credibility of a long-standing defence and national security leader, the precision of a specialist, and the agility to solve complex, high-stakes challenges with purpose and impact.
For 70 years, our innovations have safeguarded the UK and its allies. Our comprehensive technological ecosystem – spanning AI-powered analytics, advanced cyber security, autonomous systems, tactical drones, high-sensitivity sensors, electromagnetic spectrum dominance, secure communications, and cutting-edge robotics – ensures that those on the mission edge stay ahead of emerging threats. We don’t just provide intelligence; we help our customers understand the world they operate in and the risks they face.
At the heart of Roke is a team of pioneers – scientists, veterans, engineers, and intelligence professionals – who don’t just imagine the future of warfare, national resilience, and public safety, but build it. We move fast, solving today’s most pressing security challenges, like drones, quantum and AI, while shaping the battlefield of tomorrow. We are proud of our heritage as British innovators, and our commitment to sovereignty, security, and progress is unwavering.
We’re proud to be part of the Chemring Group plc, providing us with expertise, corporate strength and access to international markets for our world-leading intellectual property.
Shaping the future of defence and national security. Driven by purpose. Changing Worlds.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1956
Headquarters
Romsey, Hampshire
LinkedIn followers
21,466
At Roke, we stand at the forefront of defence and security, delivering cutting-edge intelligence and engineering solutions that protect nations, troops, borders, and businesses. We bring the credibility of a long-standing defence and national security leader, the precision of a specialist, and the agility to solve complex, high-stakes challenges with purpose and impact.
For 70 years, our innovations have safeguarded the UK and its allies. Our comprehensive technological ecosystem – spanning AI-powered analytics, advanced cyber security, autonomous systems, tactical drones, high-sensitivity sensors, electromagnetic spectrum dominance, secure communications, and cutting-edge robotics – ensures that those on the mission edge stay ahead of emerging threats. We don’t just provide intelligence; we help our customers understand the world they operate in and the risks they face.
At the heart of Roke is a team of pioneers – scientists, veterans, engineers, and intelligence professionals – who don’t just imagine the future of warfare, national resilience, and public safety, but build it. We move fast, solving today’s most pressing security challenges, like drones, quantum and AI, while shaping the battlefield of tomorrow. We are proud of our heritage as British innovators, and our commitment to sovereignty, security, and progress is unwavering.
We’re proud to be part of the Chemring Group plc, providing us with expertise, corporate strength and access to international markets for our world-leading intellectual property.