Tech & Digital

Data Engineer (SQL Migration) - Policing Consultancy

  • Location

    England

  • Sector:

    BI, Analytics & Data Science

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £400 - £450 per day + Outside IR35

  • Contact:

    Oliver Tincknell

  • Contact email:

    o.tincknell@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH148845_1729175830

  • Duration:

    12 months

  • Startdate:

    10/02/2025

Job Title: Contract Data Engineer (SQL Migration) - Policing Consultancy
Location: Remote (Ad-hoc travel to London required)
Contract Length: 12 months
Day Rate: £400/day (Outside IR35)
Clearance Required: Active SC clearance (NPPV3 desirable)
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our consultancy team on a 12-month contract, supporting a critical SQL-to-SQL data migration project for a major policing body. You'll be responsible for extracting, transforming, and migrating data from a legacy on-premise SQL database into modern SQL business systems, ensuring data integrity, performance, and seamless transition.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the SQL migration process from legacy on-premise databases to new SQL systems.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to understand data requirements.
  • Ensure high levels of data integrity and performance throughout the migration.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve any data migration issues.
  • Document processes, technical approaches, and data mapping.
Key Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience in SQL-to-SQL data migration projects.
  • Strong understanding of SQL databases, data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).
  • Experience with legacy systems and on-premise to cloud migration is advantageous.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, while collaborating with stakeholders.
Additional Requirements:
  • Active SC clearance is essential for this role.
  • NPPV3 clearance is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Willingness to attend client sites in London on an ad-hoc basis.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-impact project in the public sector, contributing to vital data migration efforts for a policing body. With remote working and a day rate of £400 outside IR35, this role offers flexibility and a competitive package.
If you are an experienced Data Engineer with a passion for data migration and a desire to work in a challenging but rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you!