Data Engineer

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing and rapidly growing data team delivering secure, scalable and innovative data solutions across the UK public sector.

You'll play a key role in enabling smarter decision-making, supporting modern digital services, and driving the adoption of AI and GenAI through robust data platforms.

We're looking for experienced Data Engineers who are passionate about building impactful data solutions and working in collaborative, Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, transformation and curation
• Develop secure, reliable and high-performing data integration solutions
• Work closely with product teams and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data products
• Share best practices, mentor colleagues and contribute to engineering standards
• Collaborate within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong SQL and data modelling expertise
• Experience with Talend and Pentaho BA
• Knowledge of Oracle databases
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services
• Solid understanding of data engineering fundamentals (integration, transformation, orchestration, version control)

Additional Information

• Hybrid working: attendance required for occasional workshops (typically a few days per month) in Telford or Worthing
• Candidates must hold active SC Clearance with HMRC or another UK government department that can be transferred

This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices

This temporary contract is the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - (url removed)

List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.