Senior Data Engineer (London Area)

Client: Leading Investment Bank

Type: Contract (with potential perm conversion at Director level)

Rate: Up to £800/day

Duration: 6 month rolling contract (multi year project)

Location: London

About the Role

We're seeking an exceptional Senior Data Engineer to lead our clients journey into cloud-based data solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the future of data engineering within a global financial organisation.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end data engineering projects from conception to deployment, delivering high-quality, scalable solutions
• Transform complex data into actionable business insights using our internal data platforms
• Develop and implement data engineering techniques to automate processes and solve challenging business problems
• Maintain quality, security, reliability, and compliance of all solutions through digital best practices
• Build robust observability into solutions and monitor production health
• Advocate for client needs and deliver solutions that exceed expectations
• Establish and share best practices and methodologies across the engineering teams
• Shape the data architecture and technology stack within their new cloud-based datalake-house
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and automation

What You Bring

• Solid understanding of data modelling, data warehousing principles, and Lakehouse architecture
• Expert knowledge of ETL using Azure Databricks (Spark, Spark SQL, Python, SQL) and ETL/ELT design patterns
• Strong Databricks, SQL, and Python skills with comprehensive understanding of software development life cycles
• Proficiency with columnar and/or time series data design patterns and performance tuning techniques
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Scripting languages
• Knowledge of Information Security principles for compliant data handling
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex solutions clearly
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Working experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban)
• Team-oriented mindset with leadership skills and ability to collaborate across business units, teams, and regions

Join a team of dedicated professionals building next-generation platforms to solve complex enterprise-wide problems. The cloud data strategy is a key enabler in the digital transformation journey, and you'll be at the forefront of this exciting evolution.