Data Engineer (ETL/ Talend / Oracle RDS ) – SC Cleared £480 per day
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford (2 days onsite per week)
IR35: Inside IR35 –
Clearance: Active SC clearance
Overview
Due to increased demand on the Data Exploitation programme, we are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support the delivery of Pillar 2 Data Exploitation.
This is a hands-on role working within an established data engineering framework, primarily focused on Talend ETL pipelines and Oracle RDS environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain data engineering artefacts, including:
* Talend ETL jobs
* Oracle SQL & DDL
* GitLab CI/CD pipeline enhancements
* Investigate and resolve defects identified during test phases
* Conduct component testing, including test data creation
* Create and execute automated test packs
* Support QA teams during integration and system testing
* Assist in performance testing and optimisation activities
* Support production releases and post‑deployment ("warranty") support
* Review peer development and testing artefacts
* Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
* Contribute to Agile ceremonies, including scrum‑of‑scrum discussions
Required Skills & Experience
* Active SC Clearance
* Strong experience with ETL tools (Talend preferred)
* Open to background in Pentaho or Informatica
* Solid experience working with Oracle RDS databases
* Strong SQL and data modelling capabilities
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)
* Proven ability across the full SDLC, including testing and debugging
Desirable
* Experience working within government or regulated environments
* Familiarity with established ETL frameworks and delivery patterns
* Agile delivery experience
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