Data Engineer (Contract)

We're looking for a contract Data Engineer to support one of our major public sector programmes. You will design, build, and support secure, scalable data solutions that underpin mission-critical systems for public-sector and defence clients. You'll work primarily with Python and SQL, leveraging AWS cloud services.

Requirements

• Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable solutions using Python SQL, following UK government best practice.
• Work with product owners, business SMEs and architects to translate requirements into technical designs, user stories and release plans, using agile delivery methods.
• Implement robust security, data access controls and data loss prevention aligned with client policies, including role-based access, environment strategies and solution layering.
• Contribute to and follow agreed patterns for application lifecycle management (ALM), including solution packaging, source control and automated deployment pipelines.
• Optimise performance, usability and reliability of existing apps and flows, managing technical debt and undertaking 3rd-line investigations for complex incidents.
• Produce clear technical documentation, configuration records and knowledge-base content to support handover into service and ongoing support teams.
• Support capability building by sharing good practice, running demos and contributing to internal standards, templates and reusable components.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a major public sector programme
• Collaborative team environment
• Chance to develop skills and experience in data engineering