Senior Data Engineer

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: London or Telford Contract: 6 months Clearance Requirement: Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis, working on a high-profile UK Government programme. You'll apply your expertise in data engineering and software development to solve complex data challenges, supporting critical infrastructure and decision-making through scalable, secure, and innovative data solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with modern technologies in a collaborative and mission-driven environment, with the freedom to innovate and grow your skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead implementation of data pipelines from operational systems to BI and analytics platforms
• Build, maintain, and operate scalable data environments and real-time data streaming systems
• Diagnose and optimise performance and reliability issues in data processes
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance platform capabilities
• Architect and support data analytics solutions, ensuring best practices are followed
• Lead and support efforts in data migration, integration, and processing workflows
• Contribute to project planning, risk identification, and mitigation strategies

Skills & Experience - Essential

• Strong hands-on experience with ETL tools such as SSIS, AWS Glue, or Azure Data Factory
• Proven background in setting up/administering cloud-based data platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Proficient in data analytics services such as Power BI or Pentaho BA
• Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Working knowledge of Python and associated libraries for data processing and machine learning
• Comfortable with task estimation and dependency mapping

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Hadoop, Jenkins, or Java
• AWS or Azure certifications
• Experience leading technical teams or mentoring junior engineers

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to raghav. Manrai @ (url removed)

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.