Data Engineer (SC Cleared)

Job Description

About Scrumconnect Consulting:

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter

Clearance: Active SC clearance is mandatory

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to develop and maintain data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will work as part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of data solutions. The role focuses on designing, delivering, and optimising scalable data architectures, with a strong emphasis on Azure-based tools and modern engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse.
• Manage data development lifecycle within Agile delivery teams.
• Integrate and automate data workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for integration with Power BI.
• Develop complex dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI.
• Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Migrate legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance capability in data engineering best practices
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (must be valid and in place at application stage).
• Proven experience with:
• Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse
• Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure
• Power BI (including semantic models)
• Python (including PySpark)
• SQL (proficient level)
• Dimension data modelling
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments.
• Ability to deliver solutions using structured and unstructured data.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Strong business analysis skills to understand service needs and document accurately.
• Proven experience in legacy migration projects within complex organisations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

Desirable

• Azure certifications (Data Engineering, Data Scientist, or related specialisation).
• Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.
  
  

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