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Data Engineer - Central Gov - SC Cleared

Data Engineer - Central Gov - SC Cleared

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 550 /day

Freelance

06-01-2026

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Skills

NoSQL MongoDB Cassandra PostgreSQL Databases AWS Microservices

Job Specifications

SC-Cleared Data Engineer/Architect - NoSQL/PostgreSQL (UK Government Project)
Inside IR35 | Remote with 1 Day per Month in London | Start: January 2026
We are seeking SC-cleared Data Engineers and Architects with experience across NoSQL and PostgreSQL technologies to support a major UK Government transformation programme starting in January 2026. The work will involve re-architecting a monolithic system into a microservices-based platform, contributing to data design, ownership models, and migration activity within a modern, AWS-hosted environment. Exposure to MongoDB is beneficial but not essential.

Key Experience Required
Experience as a Data Engineer or Architect in distributed/cloud-based systems
Proficiency with NoSQL databases (eg MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra) and PostgreSQL
Data modelling and ownership design for microservices architectures
Familiarity with AWS and automation/Scripting for deployment and migrations
Strong understanding of database performance, indexing, and securityEssential Requirements

Active SC Clearance
UK Government or regulated public sector experience
Remote-based, with one mandatory onsite day per month in London (non-expensable)
Start date: January 2026
May be required to complete a short technical assessmentTo register interest and join our SC-cleared talent pipeline, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and clearance status.

About the Company

Built to Make an Impact. We exist to harness the power of recruitment to create meaningful change across the world. Our mission is simple but profound: to connect purpose-driven talent with industries that shape a better future. From driving innovation in Tech for Impact, advancing the global Clean Energy transition, to empowering Central Government Public Services, we are a Global Recruitment Group committed to making an impact and leaving a positive legacy. Why We Exist We believe recruitment should do more than fil... Know more