Lead Data Engineer - Remote, SC Cleared Contract

Circle Recruitment is seeking a Lead Data Engineer for a remote contract position with UK government stakeholders. The role focuses on secure, scalable data pipelines, data governance, and AI-ready data architectures under an Umbrella solution. SC clearance is required.

The candidate will lead cross‑functional teams, establish standards, and ensure QA, data quality, and compliance across enterprise data platforms. The contract runs until April and pays £700–£900 per day inside IR35.