Data Engineer/Consultant

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer/consultant to work with our public sector client

Length: 12-month contract (renewed every 6 months)

Rate: Excellent day rate inside IR35 (Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid - 1 to 2 days per week onsite in Telford

The ideal candidates will have a proven data engineering/analysis background within public sector/government experience with the below skills and experience:

Opportunity to join a major and highly complex data migration project. The role focuses on deep data analysis, migration planning, and subsequent code development to support extraction, transformation, and load activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse large, complex datasets to define scope, quality, and migration readiness.
• Identify extraction rules and sequencing for staged data migration.
• Develop migration logic using PL/SQL and Java (Talend preferred).
• Handle data across Oracle, MongoDB, and AWS RDS platforms.
• Decompress and transform XML data into JSON for migration.
• Validate data integrity and ensure accurate reconciliation post-migration.
• Produce clear technical documentation and advise on data best practices.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in complex data analysis / migration projects.
• Hands-on coding with PL/SQL and Java (Talend advantageous).
• Solid understanding of data structures, quality, and governance.
• Experience with Oracle, AWS RDS, MongoDB, XML/JSON.
• Operates independently at SFIA 5 level - can lead, advise, and influence.