Operational Data Engineer

CBSbutler Ltd.; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment company is looking for an Operational Engineer for a 6-month contract in Telford. The ideal candidate will design and implement robust data integration solutions, leveraging ETL tools and DevOps practices. You should have strong Agile experience and technical mentorship skills. This role offers a daily rate of up to £515, with a hybrid working arrangement of two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering data projects and managing teams.
• Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy data integration solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define specifications and deliver data solutions.
• Implement CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Skills

Pentaho

Talend

Denodo

SAS

Agile

Scrum

DevOps

SQL

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

LSF

Oracle

Job description

Salary/Rate: Up to £515 per day + inside ir35

Business Sector: IT

Job ref: CDI - 153364

Post Date: October 15, 2025

Job Title: Operational Engineer

Day Rate: £515 per day inside ir35

Clearance Required: SC

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid (2days per week in the office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, development, and deployment of data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS.
• Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services that support business intelligence and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver robust data solutions.
• Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of sprints and continuous improvement.
• Drive DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data services.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld across all solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks.

Key Skills:

• Platform LSF, Jira, Platform Support.
• Strong expertise in ETL tools: Pentaho, Talend.
• Experience with data virtualization using Denodo.
• Proficiency in SAS for data analytics and reporting.
• Oracle (good to have).
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven track record of data projects and teams.
• Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are a plus.

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert or call me on 01737 821029