Data Engineer SC Cleared

Sanderson Recruitment Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to work on a major government programme in Croydon. The role requires designing and implementing data pipelines on AWS, optimising data workflows, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates should have strong experience with AWS services, proficiency in Python and SQL, and must hold active SC clearance. This contract offers £500 per day for 2-4 days on-site per month, until the end of the financial year.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AWS services.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering tasks.
• Knowledge of data modelling and ETL frameworks.
• Familiarity with security and compliance in government environments.
• Active SC clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines on AWS.
• Develop ETL processes and optimise data workflows.
• Collaborate with analysts to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Troubleshoot issues in complex cloud environments.

Skills

AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, IAM)

Python

SQL

Data modelling

ETL frameworks

Security compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Active SC clearance

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

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 :

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