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Data Engineer SC Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence
City of London
4 days ago
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Data Engineer (SC)


Croydon - 2-4 days per month on site


£500/day outside IR-35


Contract until the end of the financial year


We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to support a major government programme delivering secure, scalable data solutions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement data pipelines on AWS using services such as Glue, Lambda, S3, and Redshift.
  • Develop ETL processes and optimise data workflows for performance and security.
  • Collaborate with analysts and architects to ensure compliance with government security standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in complex cloud environments.

Essential Skills

  • Strong experience with AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, IAM).
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering tasks.
  • Knowledge of data modelling, ETL frameworks, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with security and compliance in government or regulated environments.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Active SC clearance (mandatory).

Desirable

  • Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.


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