Lead Data Engineer; SC Cleared

Newcastle, United Kingdom | Posted on 27/02/2026

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning technology consulting firm, recognised with prestigious UK IT industry awards including Best Public Sector IT Project, Digital Transformation Project of the Year, and a Special Award for Organisational Excellence during the pandemic.

We deliver large-scale digital transformation programmes that positively impact over 40 million UK citizens
, supporting critical national services through innovative, secure, and user-centred technology solutions.

Strong experience in operational and transactional data modelling
, including:

• Conceptual, Logical, and Physical data models
• Entity-Relationship (ER) modelling and data normalisation
• Designing and maintaining data artefacts aligned with structured governance frameworks
• Experience designing data models for both relational and No
  
  SQL data stores
  , including:
  • Relational databases (e.g. Postgre
    
    SQL, DB2, or equivalent)

Ability to define, implement, and maintain:

• Data standards and naming conventions
• Metadata management and data dictionaries
• Field-level mappings and transformation rules
• Data mapping governance processes

Experience using data modelling tools such as:

• ER/Studio
• Erwin
• Or equivalent enterprise data modelling tools

Strong understanding of:

• Data integrity, constraints, and referential integrity
• Auditability, lineage, and traceability requirements
• Data mappings and transformation rule governance

• Experience working with UK Government or similar large public-sector organisations
• Experience collaborating with policy, legal, and operational stakeholders to define data meaning and business rules
• Familiarity with Government Digital and Data (DDaT) or Data Profession frameworks
• Experience supporting parallel run and controlled cutover approaches during system migration
• Exposure to downstream data integration with enterprise Data & Analytics platforms (without owning platform design)
• Power BI knowledge (desirable)

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported.

We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer
, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.