SC Cleared - Data Engineer (Databricks / Azure)

Job Title: SC Cleared - Data Engineer (Databricks / Azure)

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)

Day rate: Up to £400 a day Inside IR35

Clearance: SC Clearance required

Contract Type: 12-month contract

Interview Process: One stage

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer is required to support a large-scale public sector digital transformation programme currently underway. The programme focuses on migrating data from legacy platforms into modern, cloud-based data environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support data pipelines as part of a cloud migration initiative
• Build and maintain data processing and transformation workflows using Databricks
• Support the migration of data from legacy systems into cloud-based platforms
• Work closely with architects, project managers and delivery teams to meet programme objectives
• Contribute to the modernisation of ageing enterprise data platforms
• Ensure delivery aligns with governance, security and compliance frameworks

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven commercial experience as a Data Engineer on complex data platforms
• Strong hands-on Databricks experience in production environments
• Demonstrable experience delivering data migration or cloud transformation projects
• Ability to integrate quickly into established teams and deliver at pace
• Active SC clearance or clear eligibility to obtain SC clearance

Nice to Have

• Experience working on public sector or regulated programmes
• Familiarity with secure, compliance-driven delivery environments
• Exposure to large-scale, long-term transformation initiatives

Additional Information

• Fully remote working with minimal onsite requirements
• Fast-moving interview process
• Long-term programme with potential for extensions