Senior Data Engineer

Salary: £To be confirmed on application (our client has asked for this not to be advertised).

Location: Remote

Contracting Authority:
Government Client
Contract Length:
Until 30/04/27
Clearance: SC

• Technical Mastery & Engineering Practice:
  Hands-on expertise in building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, designing robust API integrations, and configuring vector indices or retrieval systems for large-scale enterprise AI architectures.
• Data Governance, Security & Compliance:
  Expert knowledge of Identity and Access Management, identity federation, data classification standards, and UK GDPR/DPA compliance frameworks within AI environments.
• Analytical Proficiency & Data Diagnostics:
  Substantial experience conducting quantitative data quality assessments, structuring synthetic testing environments, and evaluating dataset readiness for complex automation or ML models.
• Languages & Software Engineering Standards:
  Advanced proficiency in AWS, Python, SQL, and query optimisation, alongside demonstrated experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, automated testing, and metadata management best practices.
• Strategic Communication & Leadership:
  Proven ability to translate complex technical data risks into strategic guidance for senior leadership, alongside a track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams in agile environments.

Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help