SC Cleared Data Engineer - Pentaho, Talend, Denodo And SAS

fortice; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Data Engineer for a major government project based in Telford. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of data integration solutions, work with various ETL tools, and ensure high data quality standards. Ideal applicants should have solid experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies, along with proficiency in data virtualization and analytics. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and drive innovative data solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of data integration and transformation solutions.
• Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and define technical specifications.
• Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Drive DevOps practices for CI/CD and automated testing.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards.
• Resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Pentaho

Talend

Denodo

SAS

Agile

Scrum

DevOps

SQL

Data modelling

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a SC Cleared Data Engineer to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the 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:

• Strong expertise in ETL tools: Pentaho, Talend.
• Experience with data virtualization using Denodo.
• Proficiency in SAS for data analytics and reporting.
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps tools and practices (eg, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Key Qualifications:

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