Operational Engineer

*SC CLEARED*
Operational Engineer
6 Month contract initially
Based: Remote - Max 1-2 days per month onsite in Telford, Shropshire
Rate: £500 - £540 p/d (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a Operational Engineer to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:
SAS Enterprise Guide for table creation, SAS Studio V and SAS RTENG to build the SA registration network, SAS Viya 3.5 tools for risk assessment of new SA registrations.
The POC leveraged data from 20 different sources, most of which were already housed in the Minerva Oracle database. Previously, some data had to be transferred manually. However, the automated file transfers described in this Solution Design Document (SDD) will now move that data to the SAS platform using approved Enterprise Architecture (EA) integration patterns, with the initial phase, targeted for delivery in April 2026.
This role will form part of a new scrum team within Minerva Platform to develop and deliver the Ingestion and Risking within the SAS Platform including IDP.
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 & Experience:
SAS 9.4 (DI), SAS Viya 3.x (SAS Studio, VA, VI).
Platform LSF, Jira, Platform Support.
GIT.
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 (eg, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong SQL and data modelling 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.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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