Senior Data Engineer

Outside IR35 | £500–£525 per day | Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working | 6-Month Initial Term We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support a major data modernisation programme. You’ll be instrumental in reshaping and enhancing data pipelines as the business moves towards a Databricks Lakehouse setup. The work centres on creating scalable, high-quality data flows that underpin analytics, reporting, and strategic insight across the organisation.This contract is outside IR35, requires one on-site day each week, and offers an immediate start with strong extension prospects.What You’ll Be Doing
  • Developing, refining, and maintaining robust ELT/ETL data pipelines
  • Supporting the migration of data assets into a Databricks Lakehouse framework
  • Ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and optimised for analytical consumption
  • Partnering with stakeholders to deliver well-engineered, business-aligned solutions
  • Monitoring production systems and resolving performance or reliability issues
What They’re Looking For
  • 7+ years of Data Engineering experience, ideally within cloud-native environments
  • Strong background in building and optimising large-scale data pipelines
  • Practical expertise with Databricks and Azure services
  • Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability
Core Technologies
  • Databricks
  • DBT
  • Python
  • PySpark
  • SQL
  • Azure
If you are interested in this role then please apply via this platform or email me a copy of your most up to date CV to  and I will be in touch.Outside IR35 | £500–£525 per day | Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working | 6-Month Initial Term

Job Details

Company
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
£450 - £525 per day
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