Senior Data Engineer (Data Migration) | Inside IR35 | Azure | SC Cleared | Manchester

Tecknuovo is a deliberately different digital consultancy, delivering secure, modern technology solutions while upskilling client teams to ensure zero long-term dependency.

We are seeking an experienced actively SC Cleared Data Engineer to support a major data migration and transformation programme. This role will focus on designing and delivering complex migration activities, establishing scalable Azure-based data capabilities, and ensuring the successful migration, validation, and optimisation of critical operational data and reporting solutions.

You will work within agile delivery teams, providing hands-on expertise across Azure Data Factory, Azure PostgreSQL, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), ETL development, data migration, and data modelling, whilst collaborating closely with technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the end-to-end data migration strategy.
• Develop and implement ETL processes into Azure PostgreSQL to support migration and future operational requirements.
• Establish and mature data migration capabilities within the new Azure platform.
• Define and implement approaches for moving data into staging and production database environments.
• Ensure data quality, validation, reconciliation, governance, and auditability throughout the migration life cycle.
• Support the migration and transformation of data required.
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to define reporting requirements and future-state data structures.
• Provide technical leadership across data migration, engineering, and data modelling activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting migration delivery, data pipelines, and reporting products.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong experience working as a Data Engineer within large-scale transformation programmes.
• Extensive hands-on experience delivering complex data migration projects.
• Proven expertise with Azure Data Factory.
• Strong experience developing ETL solutions into Azure PostgreSQL.
• Experience working with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Strong understanding of data modelling, database design, and optimisation techniques.
• Experience delivering data validation, reconciliation, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience supporting reporting and analytics platforms at scale.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within agile delivery environments.
• Collaborative mindset with a proven ability to integrate effectively into established delivery teams.

Key Technology Stack

• Azure Data Factory
• Azure PostgreSQL
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• ETL Development
• Data Migration & Transformation
• Data Quality & Reconciliation
• Reporting & Analytics Data Structures
• Azure Data Platform Technologies

Contract Details

• Engagement: £550/day (Inside IR35)
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required
• Location: Manchester
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Initially until March 2027
• Working Pattern: Hybrid/Remote Delivery