SC Cleared - Data Engineer (Databricks / Azure)

Job Title: SC Cleared - Data Engineer (Databricks / Azure) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Day rate: Up to £400 a day Inside IR35 Clearance: SC Clearance required Contract Type: 12-month contract Interview Process: One stage Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer is required to support a large-scale public sector digital transformation programme currently underway. The programme focuses on migrating data from legacy platforms into modern, cloud-based data environments. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop and support data pipelines as part of a cloud migration initiative • Build and maintain data processing and transformation workflows using Databricks • Support the migration of data from legacy systems into cloud-based platforms • Work closely with architects, project managers and delivery teams to meet programme objectives • Contribute to the modernisation of ageing enterprise data platforms • Ensure delivery aligns with governance, security and compliance frameworks Required Skills & Experience • Proven commercial experience as a Data Engineer on complex data platforms • Strong hands-on Databricks experience in production environments • Demonstrable experience delivering data migration or cloud transformation projects • Ability to integrate quickly into established teams and deliver at pace • Active SC clearance or clear eligibility to obtain SC clearance Nice to Have • Experience working on public sector or regulated programmes • Familiarity with secure, compliance-driven delivery environments • Exposure to large-scale, long-term transformation initiatives Additional Information • Fully remote working with minimal onsite requirements • Fast-moving interview process • Long-term programme with potential for extensions