Data Engineer

Data Engineer

6 Month Contract

Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite

Please note: Active SC Clearance is required for this role

A leading organisation within the UK financial sector is embarking on a major data transformation programme. They are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to help design and deliver a modern, cloud‐first data platform that will underpin some of the organisation’s most critical functions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build and deploy scalable, secure data solutions using Azure Databricks, Data Factory and Data Lake Storage.
• Develop and optimise advanced data pipelines with Python, SQL, Spark/PySpark and Delta Lake.
• Champion strong data quality, governance and observability practices.
• Modernise legacy systems and support large-scale migrations into Azure.
• Provide technical leadership, set engineering standards and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with architecture, analytics and business teams to align engineering solutions with organisational needs.

Minimum Criteria

• Extensive experience with Azure services including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Data Factory.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and Spark (PySpark), with a strong focus on performance optimization and distributed processing.
• Proven experience in CI/CD practices using industry-standard tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles and cloud-native design patterns.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery, mentor engineering teams and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between data solutions and business strategy.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
• Deep understanding of source control, testing strategies, and agile development practices.
• Self-motivated with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving innovation in data engineering.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience delivering data pipelines on Hortonworks/Cloudera on-prem and leading cloud migration initiatives.
• Familiarity with:

- Apache Airflow

- Data modelling and metadata management

• Experience influencing enterprise data strategy and contributing to architectural governance.

To apply for this position please submit your CV.