Data Engineer

Day Rate: £513 (Inside IR35)Contract Length: 6 months Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in Telford Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required

We're seeking an experienced Data Integration Engineer to join a new Scrum team within the Minerva Platform, supporting HMRC's Modernizing, Mandating Tax Advisor Registration (MMTAR) initiative. This project will deliver a unified, automated registration journey for tax agents across multiple regimes, incorporating risk assessment and advanced data processing.

You'll play a key role in designing and implementing ingestion and risking capabilities within the SAS Platform, including IDP, as part of a high-impact transformation program.

• Design, develop, and deploy data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS.
• Architect scalable data pipelines and services to support BI and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical specifications and deliver robust solutions.
• Champion Agile/Scrum methodologies and drive timely sprint delivery.
• Implement DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with data quality, governance, and security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks.

• Strong expertise in SAS 9.4 (DI) and SAS Viya 3.x (SAS Studio, VA, VI).
• Familiarity with Platform LSF, Jira, and GIT.
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools: Pentaho, Talend.
• Data virtualization experience with Denodo.
• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling.
• Knowledge of Oracle (nice to have).
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Active SC clearance is mandatory.

• Proven track record delivering complex data projects.
• Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are desirable.