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TXP

Data Engineer

Hybrid

England, United kingdom

Freelance

13-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership SQL DevOps Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Scrum Problem-solving Decision-making Risk Assessment git Agile Analytics Talend

Job Specifications

Senior Data Engineer – SAS

SC clearance is highly preferred

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong SAS expertise to join a Scrum team delivering data ingestion, transformation, and analytics solutions within a strategic enterprise-scale platform. The platform integrates complex, high-volume data sources to enable advanced analytics, risk assessment, and operational decision-making.

This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in SAS 9.4 (DI) and SAS Studio. Experience with SAS Viya 4 and SAS RTENG is highly preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines using SAS tools.
Integrate and consolidate data from multiple complex sources into enterprise analytics platforms.
Translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and high-performing data solutions.
Apply data quality, governance, and security best practices across all pipelines.
Optimise workflows for performance and reliability.
Troubleshoot complex data issues and provide sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
Support Agile/Scrum delivery, ensuring timely sprint delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience:

Extensive hands-on experience with SAS 9.4 (DI) and SAS Studio.
Experience with SAS Viya 4 and SAS RTENG is highly preferred.
Strong SQL and data modelling skills.
Proven experience building data pipelines in enterprise-scale environments with high-volume, complex datasets.
Knowledge of ETL tools (Pentaho, Talend) and data virtualisation (Denodo) is desirable.
Exposure to DevOps tools and practices (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous.
Experience with Oracle is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks.

About the Company

At TXP, we modernise businesses, at pace and at scale. We solve complex challenges through a connected approach that brings together technology and people. By combining consulting expertise, development services, and resourcing, we help our clients unlock their full potential and build a stronger, more resilient future. Our network of over 650 exceptionally talented professionals excels at uncovering the barriers holding businesses back, and delivering solutions across cloud, cyber security, data & AI, legacy modernisation... Know more