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Job title: Data Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Length: 12 Months Service: Hybrid Cloud & Data Service Area: Big Data Services Day rate: £511.50 IR35: Inside Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a leading Hybrid Cloud & Data team, supporting large-scale data transformation and migration initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining DataStage pipelines, ensuring the efficient extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from source systems into target data models. Working within a collaborative delivery environment, you will play a key role in data integration, migration, testing, and deployment activities while engaging with stakeholders across technical and business teams. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain DataStage ETL pipelines. * Build robust data integration solutions to support business and project requirements. * Transform, cleanse, and migrate data between complex source and target systems. * Apply MOSAIC or equivalent data migration methodologies to ensure successful project delivery. * Develop and maintain XML and XSLT components for data transformation activities. * Collaborate with architects, analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to define data requirements and solutions. * Utilise Jira for project management, sprint planning, issue tracking, and workflow management. * Perform unit testing, system testing, and defect resolution activities. * Execute and monitor DataStage jobs, ensuring high levels of performance, reliability, and data quality. * Support production releases and provide troubleshooting for data-related issues. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within the data engineering function. Required Skills & Experience * Strong commercial experience with DataStage Designer and ETL development. * Proven experience designing and maintaining complex DataStage pipelines. * Knowledge of MOSAIC, Data Migration Methodologies, or equivalent data migration frameworks. * Strong experience with XML and XSLT for data transformation and integration. * Practical experience using Jira for project and issue management. * Ability to test solutions, validate data quality, and execute DataStage jobs. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. * Experience working within Agile delivery environments. * Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Desirable Skills * Experience delivering large-scale data migration programmes. * Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and modern data architectures. * Experience within enterprise-scale transformation programmes. * Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and data lineage principles. What's on Offer * 12-month contract on a high-profile data transformation programme. * Hybrid working arrangement based in London. * Opportunity to work on complex data integration and migration projects. * Collaborative environment alongside experienced data and cloud professionals. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Liverpool, UK Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Database and AI Team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our data strategy and driving business success. Your skills will contribute directly to our forward-thinking initiatives. At Acorn we value and prioritise innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. Key part of this role is to support our strategic data goals, ensuring system resilience and performance, and building secure, scalable database architectures. What you will be doing: Design and implement robust data ingestion pipelines for unstructured data using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Develop and maintain scalable storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, NoSQL databases) optimized for unstructured data. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and usability. Apply data parsing, extraction, and transformation techniques (e.g., NLP, OCR, image/audio processing). Implement data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging for unstructured data assets. Monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Share knowledge and mentor team members Stay ahead of the curve with the latest database technologies Experience of real time cloud streaming solutions What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Experience dealing with unstructured data including voice, chat, image Proven ability to manage secure, high-performance database environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills A passion for continuous learning and innovation Desirable skill: Databricks Azure Fabric Confluent/Apache Flink Knowledge Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements: Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You: We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Data Solution Architect, Database Architect, Infrastructure Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Job title: Data Engineer (Java Skills) Location: London - Hybrid Contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension Clearance: SC Cleared or eligible to obtain SC clearance We are currently recruiting for an experienced Data Engineer with strong Java skills to support a major technology programme based in London. The successful candidate will work within a technical engineering environment, helping to design, build and maintain scalable data solutions and services. The role requires strong hands-on development experience, particularly across Java, Kafka, Kubernetes and Python. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop and maintain scalable data engineering solutions and services. * Develop robust applications and data-processing components using Java. * Build and support event-driven and streaming solutions using Apache Kafka. * Develop and maintain Python-based data processing, automation and integration solutions. * Deploy and support applications and services within Kubernetes environments. * Work with large and complex datasets across distributed systems. * Develop reliable and maintainable data pipelines and integration services. * Support the integration of data across applications, platforms and services. * Troubleshoot technical issues across data pipelines, applications and infrastructure. * Work closely with software engineers, architects, DevOps teams and other technical stakeholders. * Contribute to technical design discussions and engineering best practices. * Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and suitable for production environments. * Support testing, deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of engineering solutions. * Produce and maintain appropriate technical documentation. Essential Skills & Experience * Candidates should have strong commercial experience across the following: * Java - strong hands-on development experience. * Apache Kafka - experience developing or supporting Kafka-based messaging, streaming or event-driven solutions. * Kubernetes - experience deploying, managing or supporting containerised applications. * Python - experience developing scripts, applications, APIs or data-processing solutions. * Strong understanding of software and data engineering principles. * Experience working with distributed systems and data integration. * Experience developing reliable, scalable production solutions. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Experience working within Agile or collaborative engineering environments. * Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience * Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: * Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. * Docker and containerised environments. * CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment. * REST APIs and microservices. * SQL and relational or NoSQL databases. * Data streaming and real-time processing. * Infrastructure-as-Code or DevOps tooling. * Working within large-scale enterprise or public-sector technology programmes. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

At CGI, we design and deliver data-driven solutions that transform how the UK's public and commercial sectors operate, enabling smarter decisions and better outcomes for millions. As a Data Engineer within our Delivery Centre, you'll build the platforms and pipelines that power critical services and unlock meaningful insight from complex data. We combine innovation with real-world impact, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of high-value solutions, collaborate with expert teams, and shape the future of digital services. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a measurable difference to clients and communities across the UK. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Our teams operate within a flexible hybrid working model, however on-site requirements vary by project, so the ability to travel as required to meet client needs is essential.

Data Engineer (Python / SQL) Oxford - site based £Competitive Junior to Mid Level Data Engineer Salary + Great Benefits Package Excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer looking to join a highly successful, global organisation where you will play a key role in developing the data infrastructure and systems used to drive business improvement and operational performance. This company is a world-renowned organisation operating at the forefront of advanced engineering and technology. They offer an excellent working environment, exposure to complex technical projects and the opportunity to develop your career within a large, highly respected business. In this varied role, you will design, build and maintain data solutions that create a reliable Single Source of Truth across the business. You will work with Python, SQL and modern data architecture principles to integrate multiple data sources, improve data quality and ensure information is readily available for analytics and reporting. Alongside the core data engineering work, you will develop automated workflows, applications and dashboards, working closely with analysts and wider business teams to translate operational requirements into effective technical solutions. You will also help establish and maintain data architecture standards across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience in Data Engineering or a similar position, with strong Python and SQL skills and experience building and maintaining databases and data pipelines. Any experience with SQLAlchemy, data modelling, workflow automation, dashboards or platforms such as Skywise would be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Engineer to join a prestigious global organisation in a technically varied position where you can have a genuine impact on how data is structured, automated and used across the business. The Role: Build and maintain a robust Single Source of Truth across multiple business applications Develop and optimise data pipelines, workflows and integrations Use Python, SQL and SQLAlchemy for data processing, modelling and database interaction Develop automated workflows, applications and dashboards Ensure data quality, integrity and availability for analytics and reporting Work with analysts and wider business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions The Person: Data Engineer or similar data-focused background Strong Python and SQL skills Experience with databases, data modelling and data pipelines Understanding of modern data architecture principles Experience with automation, workflows or dashboard development beneficial Skywise or Google AppSheet experience advantageous Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.