Staff Implementation Delivery Engineer

Staff Implementation Delivery Engineer Overview

Altana is seeking an experienced Staff Implementation Delivery Engineer to join their team in London, England. This role involves developing and maintaining large-scale, distributed data pipelines that support Altana’s cutting-edge AI-powered network analysis, machine learning, data ingestion, and data fusion capabilities. The engineer will be responsible for understanding and advancing the platform’s scalability to meet the evolving needs of diverse government and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve complex data pipelines that process vast amounts of data efficiently and reliably.
• Work on enhancing the platform’s scalability, ensuring it can handle increasing data volumes and complexity.
• Maintain high levels of platform reliability, optimize operational costs, and support security reviews and certifications required by clients.
• Act as the technical liaison during client meetings, translating government requirements into technical solutions within the platform’s architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, data scientists, and product managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and best practices for data pipeline development, orchestration, and deployment.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned data engineer with over 8 years of experience, demonstrating expertise in building and scaling complex data systems. They should have a proven track record of managing the entire lifecycle of data pipelines, from design to deployment and maintenance, at large scale. A strong commitment to sustainable software development, data security, and governance is essential.

Hands-on experience deploying and integrating solutions across cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure is required, along with familiarity managing core services like EC2, S3, IAM, and containerized microservices using Docker. Leadership experience in mentoring other engineers and managing complex projects is highly valued.

The candidate must be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance or already hold active clearance. Excellent communication skills are necessary to effectively interact with external clients and stakeholders, managing expectations and translating technical details into understandable language.

Additional desirable skills include experience managing data platforms, deploying machine learning pipelines, and familiarity with trade compliance or supply chain management. Technical proficiency in Python, Spark, SQL, and tools such as AWS, Azure, Git, REST APIs, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Datadog is preferred. Knowledge of data stores like Databricks, OpenSearch, and Postgres is also advantageous.

Benefits and Culture

Joining Altana offers the chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to global trade security and sustainability. The organization fosters a collaborative environment emphasizing innovation, diversity, and professional development. Employees will engage with advanced AI and data technologies in a mission-driven setting that values integrity, resilience, stewardship, and courage. The company promotes a workplace culture where individuals are supported to thrive and grow.

Additional Information

The role does not specify a particular working pattern such as remote or onsite, and this detail is not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

Regarding visa sponsorship, the page states that candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance or already possess it. There is no mention of visa sponsorship being offered or available for this position.

Applicants are encouraged to apply through the provided channels, with offers coming from an Altana.ai email address. The company emphasizes that they will never ask for payment during the interview or onboarding process.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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