Data Engineer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Newport or Titchfield or Manchester or Darlington or potentiall |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Data |
| Salary | £35 Per Hour |
| Start Date | February 26th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7341-PSR1JP00099248 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Data Engineer to join them on a 9 month contract. This position will be based in Newport or Titchfield or Manchester or Darlington or potentially London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
- Develop and construct data products and services and integrate them into systems and business processes.
- Implement data flows to connect operational systems, data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems.
- Re-engineer manual data flows to enable scaling and repeatable use.
- Write ETL scripts and code to make sure the ETL process performs optimally.
- Write PySpark, Python, SQL code that will systemise the processing of data, based on initial design documents.
- This includes writing unit / integration tests and managing versions of code with Git.
- Support the build of pipelines by the operational team that can be easily maintained, adapted and re-run.
- Maintain and review documentation for statistical and data processing functions, as well as data processing pipelines.
- Collaboration – work with colleagues in the team to brainstorm possible solutions to problems and share knowledge and support each other.
- Report on the progress of your work to your LM and peers.
Working knowledge/experience of:
- Programming and build (data engineering) – you can design, code, test, correct and document simple programs or scripts under the direction of others.
- Testing – You can review requirements and specifications, and define test conditions. You can identify issues and risks associated with work. You can analyse and report test activities and results.
- Technical Understanding – you understand the core technical concepts related to the role, and apply them with guidance.
- Role Behaviours - Working Together; Communicating and Influencing; Changing and Improving; Delivering at Pace.
Essential:
- Python / Pyspark / PANDAS.
- SQL.
Desirable:
- Javascript.
- Understanding of web technologies.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Develop and construct data products and services and integrate them into systems and business processes.
