Lead Data Engineer (SC cleared)

scrumconnect ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 month ago
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About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning technology consulting firm, recognised with prestigious UK IT industry awards including Best Public Sector IT Project, Digital Transformation Project of the Year, and a Special Award for Organisational Excellence during the pandemic.
We deliver large-scale digital transformation programmes that positively impact over 40 million UK citizens, supporting critical national services through innovative, secure, and user-centred technology solutions.

Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to support large-scale service modernisation within a major UK government programme.
This is not a traditional analytics or BI role.

Instead, the position sits at the heart of operational system replacement, focusing on designing and delivering robust, secure, and auditable data pipelines that enable safe migration from Legacy systems to modern digital services.
You will work closely with Data Architects, engineers, delivery teams, and policy stakeholders to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and traceability across live operational systems.

Key Responsibilities
Service Modernisation & Data Engineering

  • Design, build, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines supporting Legacy system...

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