Senior Data Engineer

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London
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Senior Data Engineer - SC Cleared


Remote (UK-based)

£85,000 - 95,000 + Benefits

Full-Time | Central Government Projects


We're looking for an experiencedSenior Data Engineerto lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, cloud-native data solutions across high-impact central government programmes. This is a fullyremote role, butactive SC clearance is essential. Applicants without current SC clearance cannot be considered.


As a senior member of the Data Engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing high-quality data pipelines, guiding delivery teams, and collaborating with cross-functional experts to solve complex data challenges. You'll champion engineering best practices and bring thought leadership to technical planning, client engagement, and innovation.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Designing and delivering robust, secure data pipelines using tools likeAzure Data Factory,dbt,Fabric, andDataverse
  • Leading technical implementation across projects with strong Python and SQL skills
  • Supporting test strategies and automation to ensure data quality and reliability
  • Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
  • Engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions
  • Promoting engineering standards and contributing to internal capability building

You'll Need:


Active SC Clearance

Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (Data Lake, Synapse, Purview)

Strong understanding of secure data handling, DevOps, and compliance

Experience with structured and unstructured data sources (e.g., Azure SQL, MongoDB)

Familiarity with Power BI, including data modelling and DAX


Desirable:

  • Government/defence sector experience
  • Microsoft/Azure certifications or equivalent
  • Experience delivering AI-driven data solutions

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