Data Engineer (London Area)

Contract Data Engineer – £550/day (Outside IR35) – Hybrid (London) – 6-Month Initial Term

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to support the development and optimisation of our data infrastructure within the energy trading sector. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in cloud-based data engineering, particularly with Databricks and AWS , who is looking to contribute to a high-impact project from day one.

Key Details:

Day Rate : £550/day

IR35 Status : Outside IR35

Contract Length : 6-month initial term (potential for extension)

Location : Hybrid working, with attendance required at the London office on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks and AWS services

Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver reliable solutions

Contribute to the development and maintenance of a modern data platform

Ensure data quality, integrity, and performance across data pipelines and systems

Participate in the continuous improvement of engineering best practices, tools, and processes

Essential Experience:

Proven commercial experience with Databricks (including AKS)

Strong hands-on experience with AWS

Proficient in Python and/or Scala for data pipeline development

Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL best practices

Desirable Experience:

Exposure to Power BI for data visualisation and dashboarding

Experience within the energy trading sector, particularly the power market , is a strong advantage

Understanding of market data flows and trading systems in the energy domain

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly skilled team in a fast-moving environment where your contributions will make a visible impact. We value proactive individuals who are comfortable working independently while engaging collaboratively across teams.