Data Engineer; Cloud, Data Integration & Migration

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our growing Data Services team. This is a hands-on technical role focused on designing, building, and supporting cloud-based data solutions across AWS and Azure platforms. The successful candidate will have strong experience in data engineering, data integration, ETL/ELT development, data migration, data quality, and cloud-native analytics platforms. They will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality data solutions.

CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR UK SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR THIS ROLE Design, develop and maintain scalable ETL and ELT pipelines. Build data integration solutions across cloud, on-premise, and third-party systems. Design and implement robust data migration solutions, including extraction, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities. Perform data profiling, root cause analysis, and data quality assessments. Develop and optimise data warehouse, data lake, and lakehouse solutions.

Produce source-to-target mappings, transformation rules, and technical documentation. Support data governance, security, and compliance requirements. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. Troubleshoot complex data issues and implement sustainable solutions.

MUST be eligible for UK Security Clearance Demonstrable experience in Data Engineering. Proven experience delivering complex Data Migration and Data Integration projects. Strong experience working with large and complex datasets. Experience working across both AWS and Microsoft Azure environments. Databases & SQL PostgreSQL MySQL Microsoft SQL Server Oracle Amazon Redshift Amazon Athena Excellent SQL development, optimisation, and troubleshooting skills. AWS Technologies AWS Glue Amazon Athena Amazon Redshift Amazon S3 AWS Lambda AWS Step Functions Amazon Quick Sight Microsoft Azure Technologies Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage Azure SQL Data Engineering Strong knowledge of: ETL and ELT design patterns Data Integration architectures Data Warehousing Data Lake and Lakehouse architectures Data Modelling Data Profiling Data Quality Management Data Validation and Reconciliation

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE) 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs All colleagues get free access to Linked In Learning.

Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. OTHER INFORMATION Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks. This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance.

Candidates must either hold current SC clearance, or be eligible to obtain SC clearance. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific…