Integration Engineer - C Engineer
Rate: £530 per day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: SC Eligible
Contract: 6‑month rolling
Location: Telford - a few days per month onsite (remainder remote)
Government/Public sector
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Integration Engineers with strong C coding skills to join a our public secor client's delivery team working with one of the UK's largest and most high‑profile government departments.
You will play a key role in building, enhancing, and supporting critical backend systems, collaborating closely with engineers, architects, testers, and wider programme teams. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy problem‑solving, modernising legacy systems, and delivering stable, secure solutions in complex environments.
Role Purpose
Support the modernisation and enhancement of existing applications, including migration from legacy Ingres databases to modern platforms such as Oracle
Ensure systems remain stable, secure, and future‑proof, implementing changes in line with client and security standards
Contribute to risk reduction and continuous improvement across the platformKey Responsibilities
Analyse existing applications to understand functionality and database connectivity
Implement small, low‑risk changes such as:
Updating database connections
Enhancing error handling
Improving system performance
Collaborate with senior engineers and database specialists on system and database improvements
Participate in testing activities (unit, functional, regression) and support defect resolution
Create and maintain documentation, including design notes and runbooks
Take part in agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, planning, retrospectives)
Work collaboratively across programme teams (data, testing, Model Office, etc.)
Proactively develop skills and contribute positively to team cultureSkills & Experience Required
Essential:
Strong commercial experience coding in C
Experience working on backend or integration‑focused systems
Ability to work in structured, security‑conscious environmentsHighly Desirable:
Oracle Pro*C
PL/SQL
SQL
Experience modernising or integrating legacy systems