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Data Engineer - Remote
FDM Group Netherlands B.V.
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What you'll do
Develop and optimise SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate and analyse complex datasets. Build data solutions using Python, including working within notebook-based environments. Integrate data from APIs and investigate issues within API responses and associated datasets. Work confidently with a variety of data formats, including JSON, CSV and Excel. Build, manage and improve automated data pipelines supporting both ETL and ELT approaches. Carry out data validation and quality checks to identify inconsistencies, errors and processing issues. Diagnose and resolve problems across data pipelines, integrations and datasets. Design and maintain database structures that support scalable and reliable data solutions. Work within established government security, delivery and data management environments.
What's on offer
Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension Apply Share Share Vacancy on Facebook Share Vacancy on X Share Vacancy on LinkedIn Share Vacancy on WhatsApp Send Vacancy to a friend Other jobs like this Similar Senior Project Manager- Edinburgh All Locations Edinburgh All Locations is a required field Advertising Salary Not Specified More Info Similar Solution Architect (Dynamics 365)- Remote All Locations UK All Locations is a required field Advertising Salary Not Specified More Info Similar Data Engineer - Remote All Locations UK All Locations is a required field Advertising Salary Not Specified More Info
About the company
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Data Engineer to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 5- month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role with occasional travel into London or Manchester We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to support the development, integration and management of data solutions within a government environment. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background across SQL, Python, APIs and data pipelines, with experience building reliable data processes and maintaining high standards of data quality. Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold active SC clearance and must have worked within a UK Government department within the last 12 months.
Strong hands-on SQL capability, particularly for querying, transforming and analysing data. Commercial experience using Python for data engineering or data processing. Experience developing and working within notebook-based environments. Good understanding of REST APIs and the ability to interpret and troubleshoot responses. Experience handling structured and semi-structured data, including JSON, CSV and Excel. Proven experience creating and supporting automated ETL/ELT pipelines. Strong understanding of data validation, data quality and troubleshooting. Experience designing databases and underlying data structures. Active SC clearance is mandatory. Must have worked within a UK Government department during the last 12 months.
FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.