Data Engineer - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutlerWellington, Shropshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 26 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major UK public sector program, building secure, modern data platforms that power digital transformation and AI capabilities. You'll thrive here if you have strong SQL, data modeling, and ETL experience with tools like Talend or Pentaho, coupled with AWS cloud knowledge and active SC clearance. Apply now to leverage your skills on a high-profile initiative with a competitive daily rate.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

On Site

Location

Wellington, Shropshire, United Kingdom

OracleSQLETLScrum

Job Description

Data Engineer - Talend / Oracle

6-Month Rolling Contract 400- 460 per day Telford / Hybrid

We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a major public sector programme supporting the development and delivery of a Data Deletion & Retention project.

This is a 6-month rolling contract, with 2 days per week onsite in Telford and the remainder remote.

Role Details

Job Title: Data Engineer
Contract: 6-month rolling contract
Rate: 400- 460 per day
Location: Telford - 2 days onsite per week
IR35: Inside IR35 - Capgemini mandated PAYE only
Clearance: SC required, although candidates can start with BPSS
Sector: Public Sector

The Role

You'll work primarily with Talend and Oracle RDS, operating within an established Talend framework and development patterns.

Experience with ETL tooling is essential, with Talend preferred. Experience with Pentaho or Informatica will also be considered as transferable. Strong experience working with Oracle RDS databases is also required.

Key Responsibilities

Develop project artefacts including Talend jobs, Oracle DDL/SQL and GitLab pipeline enhancements
Investigate and resolve defects and issues identified during testing
Review development and test artefacts produced by colleagues
Support production releases and post-release warranty activities
Conduct component testing, including test data creation
Support QA teams throughout testing phases and help debug issues
Create and execute test packs for component test automation
Support performance testing activities
Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues
Mentor junior engineers
Report to the Lead Engineer and participate in relevant Scrum-of-Scrums discussions

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong Data Engineering / ETL experience
Talend experience preferred
Experience with Oracle RDS
Strong SQL and database development experience
Experience with GitLab pipelines
Experience supporting testing, defect resolution and production releases
SC Clearance preferred/required, with the ability to start on BPSS

If you're an experienced Data Engineer with strong Talend and Oracle skills and are looking for a long-term contract opportunity, apply now for further details.