Data Engineer - SC Cleared - £400 - £450 per day- Hybrid

Data Engineer - SC Cleared - High Profile Public Sector Contract - 6 months - £400 - £450 per day - Some remote working - base is Telford

Clearance Required: SC - SC is required for all Data roles therefore our top preference is to receive CV's of candidates who already hold valid SC with another governing body

This data platfoms on of our client's strategic SAS-based tools, designed to industrialise the identification and risking of tax-related activities. Currently deployed for Self Assessment (SA) and VAT Repayment Risking, it is being further expanded to support a broader range of applications.

Data Engineer - SC Cleared - High Profile Public Sector Contract - 6 months - £400 - £450 per day - Some remote working - base is Telford

As part of this expansion, we are seeking a Data Engineer to join the Data Acquisition Team. This team plays a critical role in ingesting and integrating data from a wide variety of client data into their new platform. The data ingested supports high-impact programmes of work such as Making Tax Digital (MTD) and Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), as well as new initiatives like Agent Registration Risking.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS.

Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services that support Business Intelligence and analytics platforms.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver robust data solutions.

Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of sprints and continuous improvement.

Drive DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data services.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld across all solutions.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks.

Key Skills:

Strong expertise in ETL tools: Pentaho, Talend.

Experience with data virtualization using Denodo.

Proficiency in SAS for data analytics and reporting.

Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks.

Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices (eg, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong SQL and data modelling skills.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Key Qualifications:

Proven track record of leading data projects and teams.

Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are a plus.

Data Engineer - SC Cleared - High Profile Public Sector Contract - 6 months - £400 - £450 per day - Some remote working - base is Telford

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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

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