SC Cleared Data Engineer – Data Migration (AWS) - Outside IR35

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Rate: Up to £500/day (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: Initial contract (extension possible)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Start: ASAP

We are supporting a consultancy delivering a secure data migration programme and are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Data Engineer to support the migration of legacy data into a new cloud-based architecture.

The role focuses on migrating XML-based data into modern database platforms, supporting a case management system, and working within an AWS environment. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong data transformation, mapping and scripting experience.

Key Responsibilities
Design and build data migration and transformation pipelines
Migrate XML-based data into PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
Perform detailed data mapping from source to target schemas
Develop and maintain data processing scripts using Python
Work closely with Data Architects to implement target-state designs
Ensure data quality, integrity and consistency throughout migration
Support testing, validation and reconciliation activities
Operate within secure and regulated delivery environmentsEssential Experience
Proven experience as a Data Engineer on data migration projects
Strong Python development experience for data processing
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
Experience migrating or transforming XML-based data
AWS cloud experience
Strong data mapping and validation skills
Experience working in secure or regulated environments
Active SC clearance is essentialDesirable Experience
Experience working with case management platforms (e.g. Appian)
Public sector or government programme experienceThis is an excellent opportunity to work on a remote, Outside IR35 contract delivering a high-impact data migration programme.

If you meet the above requirements and are available for an immediate start, please get in touch for further details.

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