Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer – Contract

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site)

Duration: 6 Months

Day Rate: Competitive

Sector: Financial Services

Overview:

We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month contract. You’ll be working on a hybrid basis from their Glasgow office (3 days per week on-site), contributing to key data initiatives that support risk and analytics functions across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and ETL solutions.
• Work with complex datasets to enable data-driven insights and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.
• Support the migration and modernisation of data infrastructure using cloud-based technologies.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation tasks.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks or Snowflake (experience in both is a plus).
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining high-quality data solutions within complex environments.
• Background in financial services and/or risk data projects highly beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Why Apply:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major financial institution on a high-impact data programme, working with modern cloud technologies and contributing to business-critical initiatives.

If you’re an experienced Data Engineer seeking your next contract opportunity, please get in touch for more details or to apply.