Data Engineer (AI) - Until end of April - Inside IR35 - Remote
Posted 1 hour 35 minutes ago by Morson Group
Location: Remote
Contract: Until 30/04/2027
IR35: In Scope
Rate: Up to £990/day U
We're looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to support the delivery of enterprise-scale AI and data initiatives within a large public sector environment.
You'll lead the design and implementation of complex data integration solutions, building secure, scalable data pipelines and enabling advanced AI-driven capabilities. Working across technical and business teams, you'll help transform operational data into production-ready solutions while ensuring alignment with wider data architecture, governance, and security standards.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and delivery of automated data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and API integrations.
- Establish data engineering standards and best practices across AI and automation initiatives.
- Ensure data quality, security, access controls, and compliance requirements are embedded within solutions.
- Conduct data diagnostics and readiness assessments to support AI and automation use cases.
- Build and maintain metadata, observability, and monitoring capabilities across data platforms.
- Act as a bridge between technical delivery teams and business stakeholders, translating complex requirements into effective solutions.
- Strong hands on experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and API integrations.
- Experience supporting AI, data, or advanced analytics platforms in enterprise environments.
- Expertise in Identity & Access Management, data governance, and security controls.
- Strong understanding of UK GDPR and data compliance requirements.
- Advanced AWS, Python, and SQL skills.
- Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern engineering practices.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex data solutions in agile environments.
Due to programme timescales and onboarding requirements, candidates must hold active SC Clearance at the point of application.