SC Cleared Data Engineer – Data Migration (AWS) - Outside IR35
Posted 2 days ago by SR2
£500 Per day
Outside
Remote
London
Summary: The role of SC Cleared Data Engineer focuses on supporting a consultancy in a secure data migration program, specifically migrating legacy XML-based data into modern cloud-based databases such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL. The position requires hands-on engineering skills, particularly in data transformation and scripting, within an AWS environment. Active SC clearance is essential for this role, which offers a remote working arrangement. The contract is initially for a limited duration with the possibility of extension.
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 environments
Key Skills:
- 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 essential
Salary (Rate): £500/day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
SC Cleared Data Engineer – Data Migration (AWS / PostgreSQL / NoSQL)
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 environments
Essential 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 essential
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with case management platforms (e.g. Appian)
- Public sector or government programme experience
This 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.