Data Engineer

Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £400 - £500 | 6 months | Hybrid Nottingham

We’re looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join a growing data team supporting a large-scale modern data platform project. Working 3 days a week onsite on the outskirts of Nottingham, you'll be a key contributor in evolving the organisation’s data capability, focusing on best‐practice engineering, clean architecture, and high‐value BI delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
• Develop scalable data models and transformations using SQL and Python.
• Work hands‐on with Databricks (Lakehouse, Delta tables, notebooks, workflows).
• Deliver high-quality dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI.
• Implement best practices for data quality, governance, lineage and automation.
• Collaborate with cross‐functional teams including analysts, product owners and business stakeholders.
• Support performance tuning, cost optimisation and reliability improvements across the data estate.
• Document pipelines, models and processes to ensure smooth knowledge transfer.

Technical Skills Required

• Databricks – notebooks, Delta Lake, Spark (PySpark desirable)
• Power BI – data modelling, DAX, dashboard/report development
• SQL – advanced querying, performance optimisation, data modelling
• Python – scripting, transformation logic, automation
• Azure Data Factory – pipelines, triggers, mapping data flows
• Understanding of data warehousing / lakehouse principles
• Experience working in cloud-based data ecosystems (Azure)
• Strong appreciation of data quality, governance and best practices

If this is a role that suits your skillset, can work onsite 3 days per week and immediately available then please apply for the job advert directly or reach out to myself at alex.howman@opusrs.com.