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# Data Engineer (SC Cleared)

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Business Logic, Big Data, Data Mapping, Database Queries, Document-Oriented Databases, SQL Databases, Test Data, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/data-engineer/sanderson-government-and-defence-job107962491

## About the Role

* Active SC Clearance (live clearance is essential).
 * Strong SQL skills
 * Proven experience analysing and validating complex datasets.
 * Experience defining, documenting and testing business logic and rules.
 * Data mapping.
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Experience working closely with Business Analysts, Developers and Engineering teams.
 * Ability to present technical findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.

If you're an SC-cleared Data Analyst looking for your next contract opportunity and have the technical expertise to thrive in a fast-paced delivery environment, we'd love to hear from you.

## Description

* Use SQL to query, analyse and test data across multiple data sources.
 * Validate and test business rules and logic using SQL/Athena.
 * Identify and document data mapping
 * Act as the link between Business Analysts and Development/Engineering teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
 * Develop and document business logic and rules.
 * Perform quality assurance on HEO Data Analyst code.
 * Review and quality assure Business Analyst logic and business rules.
 * Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for data sources.
 * Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Developers and Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
 * Present analysis, findings and progress updates through show-and-tell sessions and stakeholder presentations.


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