SC Cleared - Data Engineer (Databricks/Azure)

Job Title: SC Cleared - Data Engineer (Databricks/Azure)
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)
Day rate: Up to £400 a day Inside IR35
Clearance: SC Clearance required
Contract Type: 12-month contract
Interview Process: One stage

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer is required to support a large-scale public sector digital transformation programme currently underway. The programme focuses on migrating data from Legacy platforms into modern, cloud-based data environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support data pipelines as part of a cloud migration initiative

• Build and maintain data processing and transformation workflows using Databricks

• Support the migration of data from Legacy systems into cloud-based platforms

• Work closely with architects, project managers and delivery teams to meet programme objectives

• Contribute to the modernisation of ageing enterprise data platforms

• Ensure delivery aligns with governance, security and compliance frameworks

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven commercial experience as a Data Engineer on complex data platforms

• Strong hands-on Databricks experience in production environments

• Demonstrable experience delivering data migration or cloud transformation projects

• Ability to integrate quickly into established teams and deliver at pace

• Active SC clearance or clear eligibility to obtain SC clearance

Nice to Have

• Experience working on public sector or regulated programmes

• Familiarity with secure, compliance-driven delivery environments

• Exposure to large-scale, long-term transformation initiatives

Additional Information

• Fully remote working with minimal onsite requirements

• Fast-moving interview process

• Long-term programme with potential for extensions