Data Analytics Engineer
National Security Business
SC clearance required

Applicants must be a sole British national due to the nature of the work being wtihin National Security.

Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-efficiency analytics code to process, filter, and route diverse real-time data streams
• Deploy containerized applications to Kubernetes environments using automated CI/CD pipelines
• Enhance and maintain existing solutions, including both real-time and batch processing components developed in Go and Python.
• Collaborate with the scrum team to break down user requirements and objectives
• Develop clean, secure, and well-tested code, adhering to test-driven development principles.
• Monitor and optimize deployed systems, proactively addressing issues and applying necessary updates to ensure reliability.

Required Skills:

* Understanding of agile development processes
* Understanding of agile engineering techniques
* Go or Python
* Kubernetes
* Helm
* AWS (EKS. EC2, S3)
* Docker (including the use of docker stacks)

Preferred Skills

* Familiarity with basic AI/ML concepts
* Redis keystore
* Rust
* Robot testing framework
* Message brokering systems (e.g. NATS, qpid, Kafka)
* Linux networking

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Engineer

Location: Woking (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Benefits and Bonus
SC clearance required to start

Applicants must be a sole British national due to the nature of the work being within National Security

As a Data Engineer you will design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and data architectures that enable reliable analytics, reporting, and decision-making across complex environments. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand real-world data challenges, transform raw and unstructured data into meaningful insights, and apply distributed compute techniques to manage large-scale, high-volume datasets across batch, streaming, and real-time platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines and orchestration workflows
• Design database schemas and data models
• Integrate and enrich data from multiple sources, ensuring consistency and quality
• Design and implement ETL/ELT processes (e.g., using Apache NiFi)
• Produce reusable, maintainable code with a test-driven approach
• Maintain and enhance existing data platforms and services
• Investigate and resolve operational issues across integrated datasets
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information
• Support Agile delivery, translating user needs into actionable technical tasks
• Monitor and optimise system performance for reliability and efficiency

Required skills
Apache Kafka
Apache NiFi
SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
ETL/ELT development using Groovy, Python, or Java

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Analyst – Data Transition & Future State Analysis

£550-£600 via Umbrella

Remote however must be happy to attend all workshops in London

Leading Financial Services business is looking to recruit a Data Analyst to support a major data transition initiative, including the decommissioning of SAS and the move toward a future-state data environment. This role is highly analytical and focuses on understanding, comparing, and translating data between current and future states rather than building reports or dashboards.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial services (ideally insurance) and will act as a bridge between business, data, and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and compare current-state data with future-state data models and outputs
• Translate existing SAS logic and processes into SQL, ensuring functional equivalence
• Perform data mapping between legacy and target systems
• Conduct gap analysis to identify differences, risks, and data quality issues between current and future states
• Validate that future-state data meets business, regulatory, and operational requirements
• Work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and architects to clarify data definitions and assumptions
• Document data transformations, mappings, and analytical findings clearly and concisely
• Support testing and validation activities during system migration and decommissioning phases

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Data Analyst in complex data environments
• Advanced SQL skills, including the ability to translate logic from other platforms (e.g., SAS)
• Experience supporting or working through SAS decommissioning or legacy system migration
• Proven experience in data mapping and gap analysis
• Solid understanding of financial services data, ideally within insurance
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to document and communicate complex data concepts clearly

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Engineer

£600-700/day outside IR35

3-month initial contract

Remote working – occasional site visits

Working with a leading financial services client who are looking for a Data Engineering Consultant.

Looking for someone who can act independently and deliver complex data products – work with stakeholders to understand requirements, engineer and deliver products.

Data Engineering Consultant, key responsibilities:

• Take ownership of end-to-end of complex data products
• Work cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders to understand data requirements
• Expert knowledge of SQL to query, analysis and model data
• Experience with Snowflake
• Using DBT for data transforms and modelling
• Data ingestion using Python
• Build foundations for business functions to be able to access the correct data and insights
• Experience working in large development teams

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Sanderson are currently working with a client who are looking to develop their data engineering capability, this involves working on mission critical solutions that focuses on data services for their customers. You will be managing and developing data pipelines that transforms raw data, enabling downstream analytics.

You will be responsible for

• Data pipeline development – Data ingestion and pipeline orchestration design and tooling.
• Database schema design / database modelling
• Data integration – Integrating and enriching data from various sources, ensuring data consistency and quality.
• ETL processing design and coding – Extract transform and load processing
• Maintain and develop existing architectural components
• Work as part of an operational team investigating and diagnosing problems identified with integrated data.
• Data security – Implementing data security measures to protect sensitive information.
• Monitor and maintain – Monitor data systems for performance issues and make any necessary updates.

Required Skills

• Apache Kafka
• Apache NiFI
• SQL and noSQL databases
• ETL processing languages

This role will require eligibility to be clearable to DV Clearance

If you’re interested in the above, apply or reach out to [email protected]

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Role: Electronic Document & Records Management System Specialist

Rate: £500-£550p/d

Duration: Initial 6 month work-package

Location: London (hybrid)

Start: January

Active SC clearance is required.

Join a mission‑driven UK organisation working to protect national interests and manage sensitive information securely. We are seeking an EDRMS Specialist to strengthen digital records, governance, and information‑management capability for a secure Government client.

Role Overview
You will configure, maintain, and optimise a critical Electronic Document and Records Management System, ensuring secure, compliant handling of sensitive information across operational and corporate teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and enhance the EDRMS platform
• Maintain metadata, retention schedules, and classification models
• Ensure compliance with information governance and security standards
• Support digital continuity and secure lifecycle management
• Provide guidance, training, and user support
• Work closely with IT and security teams

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with EDRMS platforms (e.g., SharePoint, OpenText, Laserfiche)
• Strong knowledge of records management and digital continuity
• Ability to work in secure, complex environments

If you’re SC cleared, and would like to apply your expertise in a secure, mission‑focused environment, we’d welcome your application. Please reach out for more info: [email protected]

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models and algorithms tailored to address specific national security requirements. This position requires expertise in machine learning, data analysis, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology to advance the mission.

An exciting opportunity to work on unique projects using the latest technologies. Working within the national security sector, you will be using the most modern and developing technologies to defend the UK from a range of threats.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, along with experience with machine learning frameworks.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, data processing, and feature engineering.
• Experience of working in a Consultancy and being client-facing is beneficial
• Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. Candidates will need to have DV Clearance.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Solution Architect – data & AI

£700-850/day overall assignment rate to umbrella

12-month contract

Remote working

Working with a leading financial services company who are looking for a Solution Architect to work on closely with business around the implementation AI Automation.

Solution Architect, key experience:

• AI experience is a MUST
• Actuarial models / Bulk Purchase Annuities
• Salesforce experience
• Data Exp – Data Arch in place to support but data knowledge good to have
• Financial Services – Life and Pensions
• Platform architecture experience

Financial services, Solution Architect, AI, Salesforce

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Data Analyst – Finance / ERP

£550 pd via Umbrella

2 days per week in Somerset

Leading business is looking to bring in a Data Migration Analyst to support the migration of data from legacy source systems to a new target ERP platform. The role will play a key part in ensuring that data is accurately analysed, mapped, transformed, and validated as part of a broader systems modernisation programme. Working across business and technical teams, you will help translate legacy data structures into target system requirements, ensuring data integrity, quality, and traceability throughout the end-to-end migration lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the migration of data from legacy source systems to a new target system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and business meaning is preserved
• Analyse complex data sets within legacy systems to understand structure, content, and usage, particularly where documentation is limited
• Interpret target system requirements and perform detailed source-to-target data mapping
• Define and validate data transformations, calculations, and derivations required to align legacy data to the target model
• Perform data profiling on source systems to identify data quality issues and support remediation activities
• Reconcile data extracted from legacy systems with data loaded into the target system to ensure successful migration outcomes
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party integration partners delivering ETL and migration solutions
• Interpret data models and entity relationship diagrams for both source and target systems

Skills & Experience

• An experienced Data Analyst with proven experience delivering legacy-to-target system data migrations
• Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis, validation, and reconciliation
• Solid understanding of ETL processes and data transformation principles
• Experience analysing and reconciling complex data sets at an attribute level
• Ability to interpret data models, schemas, and ER diagrams
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge business and technical discussions
• SQL skills, including the ability to:

• Write queries to extract data from legacy systems
• Analyse data structures and content to validate understanding where documentation is limited

Any experience working on large-scale finance system or ERP transformation programmes is highly desirable.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Analyst

£500/day overall assignment rate to umbrella

6-month contract

Wiltshire – once a week on-site

Working with a financial services client who are looking for a Data Analyst contractor to bridge the gap between the engineering, data analytics team and stakeholders.

Data Analyst, key skills:

• Snowflake experience or similar cloud warehouse
• Proficient in SQL
• Ability to work closely with the visualisation team – Power BI/Tableau
• Experience with data manipulation
• Ability to extract data from various sources and cleanse
• Analytical mindset
• Can work with business stakeholders – define data requirements

Data Analyst, Snowflake, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, financial services

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.