At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and optimise complex database solutions while managing data migration and enhancing data governance.
- Company: Leading organisation in advanced engineering and technology with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £70 per hour, hybrid work model, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team to drive data strategy and make a real impact on business-critical systems.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Data Engineer, strong SQL skills, and excellent analytical abilities.
The predicted salary is between 75 - 75 £ per hour.
Location: Stevenage (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 12 Months (Extension possible)
Rate: £70 per hour (Inside IR35)
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading organisation operating within a highly advanced engineering and technology environment, is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their Customer Support and Project Teams on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a data professional to play a key role in the development, optimisation and evolution of complex database solutions. You will be responsible for managing data migration from legacy systems, designing robust data models, improving database performance, and supporting business-critical management information systems. Working within a collaborative environment, you will help drive data strategy, enhance data governance, and ensure that data architecture meets both current and future business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain database solutions to efficiently store and retrieve business-critical information
- Install, configure and support information systems to ensure optimal functionality
- Analyse, plan and define data architecture frameworks, including:
- Security
- Reference data
- Metadata
- Master data management
- Migrate data from legacy systems into modern database solutions
- Design conceptual and logical data models and associated process flowcharts
- Improve system performance through testing, troubleshooting and integration of new technologies
- Optimise existing and newly developed database systems
- Define and maintain security, backup and recovery procedures
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify future data requirements and objectives
- Support the development and implementation of data strategies and models
- Provide operational support for Management Information Systems (MIS)
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience working as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
- Strong proficiency in SQL (essential)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong understanding of database structure and design principles
- Experience gathering and analysing system requirements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
If you're an experienced Data Engineer with strong SQL expertise and a passion for data architecture, modelling and system optimisation, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.
