Data Engineer - Shared Platform Services - SC Contract

• Telford location - 2 days on site p/week • Active SC required • Up to £500/d inside ir35 • 6-month duration • Experience required in SAS, Git, ETL tools, data virtualisation, Agile, DevOps tools Role Opportunity This project will consolidate the RSDD APIs, TXR002 and ADE, into a single central calculations service for all consumers, reducing complexity, simplifying change management and delivering cost efficiencies. The role will join a new Scrum team within the Minerva Platform to develop and deliver Ingestion and Risking capabilities within the SAS Platform, including IDP. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and deploy data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS. • Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services for business intelligence and analytics. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver robust data solutions. • Advocate Agile and Scrum practices, ensuring timely sprints and continuous improvement. • Lead DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data services. • Mentor junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and innovation. • Maintain data quality, governance, and security across all solutions. • Diagnose and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills Required: • SAS 9.4 (DI) and SAS Viya 3.x (Studio, VA, VI) for analytics and reporting. • ETL expertise: Pentaho, Talend; data virtualisation with Denodo. • SQL, data modelling, and Oracle (desirable). • DevOps tools and practices: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes; platform experience with LSF and Jira. • Agile and Scrum methodologies. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Qualifications & Experience: • Proven track record of data projects and teams. • Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are a plus. To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on or . If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you!