Contract Data Engineer

Contract Data Engineer

Edinburgh HQ (One day P/W Remote)

Must hold transferable security clearance (UKEO regulations apply)

Up to £50 p/h Inside IR35

A leading Defence prime client in Edinburgh are looking to onboard a security cleared Data Engineer on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be based predominately onsite with some remote working offered.

Key skills

• Experience designing, building, and supporting scalable data solutions, including data pipelines and analytical platforms.
• Working knowledge of modern data operations practices, such as automation, version control, and deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with data integration approaches and large-scale data processing concepts.
• Proficiency in one or more programming or query languages commonly used in data-focused roles.
• Practical experience working with both relational and non-relational databases.
• Educational background in a technical or analytical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant industry certifications or advanced training are considered beneficial.

Key responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and support data pipelines and infrastructure
• Automate the ingestion, processing, and storage of data
• Support both batch and Real Time data processing
• Work with teams to understand data needs and objectives
• Prepare data for analytics, reporting, and modelling
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and governance standards
• Collaborate with data, IT, and architecture teams on shared initiative