Data Engineer (Talend & Oracle RDS) - SC Eligible

Are you a skilled Data Engineer looking to work on large-scale, high-impact data exploitation projects? We are currently representing a global leader in digital transformation and consulting who are significantly expanding their presence in the Midlands. Due to a massive increase in demand on a flagship "Data Exploitation" programme, we are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a newly formed delivery team (Pillar 2). This is a fast-paced environment where you will play a pivotal role in evolving data patterns and delivering robust ETL solutions for a major public sector engagement., Working within an established framework, you will focus on the development and enhancement of Talend and Oracle RDS systems. You will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering life cycle, from initial DDL creation to production promotion and "warranty" support., * Development: Design and develop Talend jobs, Oracle DDL, and SQL scripts to support complex data exploitation requirements.

• Pipeline Optimization: Enhance GitLab pipelines to ensure seamless CI/CD workflows.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct component testing (including test data creation) and execute automated test packs.
• Collaboration: Support QA teams during debugging and performance testing phases.
• Peer Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure all development meets high-quality standards and architectural patterns.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to "Scrum-of-Scrums" discussions.

• To be successful in this role, you will need a strong background in ETL development and data warehousing.
• ETL Tooling: Extensive experience with Talend is highly preferred. However, candidates with strong experience in Pentaho or Informatica who are willing to cross-train will be considered.
• Database Expertise: Proven experience working with Oracle RDS databases, including writing complex SQL and DDL.
• CI/CD & Version Control: Experience using GitLab for pipeline management.
• Testing: Solid understanding of component testing, automated testing, and performance testing phases.
• Clearance: Candidates must be SC Cleared or SC Eligible (UK resident for 5+ years).