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An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Engineer to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As a Senior Data Engineer , you will be responsible for developing, automating, and optimising scalable data pipelines using modern cloud technologies. This is … role with hybrid/remote working options offering a salary of £500 - £650 per day (Inside IR35) and benefits. You Will Be Responsible For: Designing and implementing cloud-based data architectures using Azure services. Building robust and scalable data pipelines to support complex, high-volume processing. Deploying and managing containerised workloads through Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker. Automating infrastructure … using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Ensuring system reliability through observability, monitoring, and proactive issue resolution. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with wider business needs. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, deployment, and data quality standards. What We Are Looking For: Previously worked as a Senior Data Engineer More ❯

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Engineer to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As a Senior Data Engineer , you will be responsible for developing, automating, and optimising scalable data pipelines using modern cloud technologies. This is … role with hybrid/remote working options offering a salary of £500 - £650 per day (Inside IR35) and benefits. You Will Be Responsible For: Designing and implementing cloud-based data architectures using Azure services. Building robust and scalable data pipelines to support complex, high-volume processing. Deploying and managing containerised workloads through Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker. Automating infrastructure … using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Ensuring system reliability through observability, monitoring, and proactive issue resolution. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with wider business needs. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, deployment, and data quality standards. What We Are Looking For: Previously worked as a Senior Data Engineer More ❯

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Engineer to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As a Senior Data Engineer , you will be responsible for developing, automating, and optimising scalable data pipelines using modern cloud technologies. This is … role with hybrid/remote working options offering a salary of £500 - £650 per day (Inside IR35) and benefits. You Will Be Responsible For: Designing and implementing cloud-based data architectures using Azure services. Building robust and scalable data pipelines to support complex, high-volume processing. Deploying and managing containerised workloads through Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker. Automating infrastructure … using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Ensuring system reliability through observability, monitoring, and proactive issue resolution. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with wider business needs. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, deployment, and data quality standards. What We Are Looking For: Previously worked as a Senior Data Engineer More ❯

CONTRACT DATA ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY SME FOR A DATA ENGINEER WITH eDV CLEARANCE Contract job opportunity for a Data Engineer National Security client Palantir Foundry Outside IR35 Central London based organisation in an easily accessible location To apply please call/or email … WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a contract Data Engineer to work with a National Security SME in central London. Due to the nature of the work, you must hold enhanced DV Clearance. WE NEED THE DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE.... Current enhanced DV Security Clearance Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Cloudera or … Scrum environment with tools such as Confluence/Jira Experience in design, development, test and integration of software Willingness to learn new technologies IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE.... Cloud based architectures Microservice architecture or server-less architecture Messaging/routing technologies such as Apache Nifi/RabbitMQ TO BE CONSIDERED.... Please either apply More ❯

Senior Data Engineer Rate: up to £450/day Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months (with likely extension) Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite in Central London Working hours: 9am - 5pm - Monday - Friday An established international organisation is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their growing Data & Middleware function, driving innovation and excellence … across complex data ecosystems. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of a large-scale data transformation programme, working on high-impact projects that enable data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities for the Senior Data Engineer: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures, ensuring reliability, performance, and best-in-class engineering … standards Leverage Databricks, Spark, and modern cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) to deliver clean, high-quality data for analytics and operational insights Lead by example on engineering excellence, mentoring junior engineers and driving adoption of DevOps and CI/CD best practices within the data function Contribute to the evolution of a modern event-sourcing architecture, enabling efficient More ❯

Data Engineer Role Opportunity for a Data Engineer to join a scaling startup in the Education sector Salary up to £70k , depending on experience Fully remote role (Europe-based) Tech stack: Python, GCP, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ML If you wish to keep your CV/data private, feel free to WhatsApp your details/CV to … AI-powered platform that helps university students prepare for exams and supports children in improving their reading and writing skills. As we continue to scale, we're expanding our data engineering capability to strengthen our AI-driven learning ecosystem. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines and integrations to support platform … and analytics needs. Develop scalable, reliable data architectures using GCP, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement data models and storage strategies. DATA ENGINEER - ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Proven experience as a Data Engineer, Data Developer, or similar role. Strong experience with GCP (e.g. BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow) and More ❯

Palantir Foundry Data Engineer - DV Cleared NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY FOR A PALANTIR FOUNDRY DATA ENGINEER TO WORK ON A NATIONAL SECURITY PROJECT IN LONDON WITH DV CLEARANCE - Contract role in London for a Palantir Foundry Data Engineer - Must hold DV Security Clearance - Central London based - Daily rate up to £800 - Hybrid position - To apply … email: or call Who we are... We are seeking an experienced Palantir Foundry Data Engineer with current DV clearance to join a high-profile programme. This is a contract position offering hybrid working and a daily rate of up to £800 . In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising data pipelines and … integrations within Palantir Foundry , ensuring data is efficiently processed, transformed, and made available for analysis and operational use. You will collaborate closely with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver robust, secure, and scalable data solutions. What we're looking for... Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows in Palantir Foundry Integrate diverse More ❯

Palantir Foundry Data Engineer - DV Cleared NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY FOR A PALANTIR FOUNDRY DATA ENGINEER TO WORK ON A NATIONAL SECURITY PROJECT IN LONDON WITH DV CLEARANCE - Contract role in London for a Palantir Foundry Data Engineer - Must hold DV Security Clearance - Central London based - Daily rate up to £800 - Hybrid position - To apply … email: (see below) or call Who we are We are seeking an experienced Palantir Foundry Data Engineer with current DV clearance to join a high-profile programme. This is a contract position offering hybrid working and a daily rate of up to £800 . In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising data pipelines and integrations within Palantir Foundry , ensuring data is efficiently processed, transformed, and made available for analysis and operational use. You will collaborate closely with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver robust, secure, and scalable data solutions. What we're looking for Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows in Palantir More ❯

Location - London, Bristol or Manchester (1 day a month onsite) Duration - 6 months Rate - £550 - £600pd (inside ir35) As a Data Engineer in the Cyber and Domains Protection Team you will: Work within an Agile team to support the development of dashboards and build automated reports to meet the needs of technical and non-technical users Work with … the data analyst and user researcher to update relevant data models to allow business intelligence data to meet the organisation's specific needs Develop business intelligence reports that can be automated, reused and shared with users directly Implement data flows to connect operational systems, data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems Build accessible data for analysis Deliver data solutions in accordance with agreed organisational standards that ensure services are resilient, scalable and future-proof Investigate problems in systems, processes and services This role aligns to the Data Analyst role in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. At this role level, your skills include: Applying statistical and analytical tools More ❯

Location - London, Bristol or Manchester (1 day a month onsite) Duration - 6 months Rate - £550 - £600pd (inside ir35) As a Data Engineer in the Cyber and Domains Protection Team you will: Work within an Agile team to support the development of dashboards and build automated reports to meet the needs of technical and non-technical users Work with … the data analyst and user researcher to update relevant data models to allow business intelligence data to meet the organisation's specific needs Develop business intelligence reports that can be automated, reused and shared with users directly Implement data flows to connect operational systems, data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems Build accessible data for analysis Deliver data solutions in accordance with agreed organisational standards that ensure services are resilient, scalable and future-proof Investigate problems in systems, processes and services This role aligns to the Data Analyst role in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. At this role level, your skills include: Applying statistical and analytical tools More ❯

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading real estate organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid Working - London based - Outside IR35 In this role, you will manage and optimise the data infrastructure, driving insights and supporting our decision-making processes. Your expertise will be crucial in contributing to our organisation's data … driven success. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on our business Role The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to fulfil their data requirements … and support their work. Collect and process datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Implement efficient data models and schemas for storage and retrieval. Optimise data processes for improved performance and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues swiftly and effectively. Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering, and More ❯

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading real estate organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid Working - London based - Outside IR35 In this role, you will manage and optimise the data infrastructure, driving insights and supporting our decision-making processes. Your expertise will be crucial in contributing to our organisation's data … driven success. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on our business Role The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to fulfil their data requirements … and support their work. Collect and process datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Implement efficient data models and schemas for storage and retrieval. Optimise data processes for improved performance and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues swiftly and effectively. Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering, and More ❯

Data Engineer (with MS Fabric experience) Initial 6 month contract outside IR35 - Circ £500 - £600 per day (DOE) Work From Home + Central London office 1 or 2 days per week A pragmatic and self-sufficient Data Engineer with solid practical experience of the Microsoft Fabric platform in an Enterprise setting is required for this initial … month assignment with potential for further extension. Working along our clients Data Architect, the Data Engineer will work closely with the Global Finance team and external partners to deliver Finance solutions. Having implemented a Finance Lakehouse using the MS Fabric platform primarily integrating D365 data, they are now expanding into additional regions and integrating with other … systems. The Data Engineer will use their knowledge of working with the MS Fabric platform to recommend improvements to the current setup, so it's important they can engage effectively with finance stakeholders regarding the implementation and testing of new features/changes. Key responsibilities include: Enhance the use of Fabric within the Finance Lakehouse by recommending setup More ❯

Data Engineer (with MS Fabric experience) Initial 6 month contract outside IR35 - Circ £500 - £600 per day (DOE) Work From Home + Central London office 1 or 2 days per week A pragmatic and self-sufficient Data Engineer with solid practical experience of the Microsoft Fabric platform in an Enterprise setting is required for this initial … month assignment with potential for further extension. Working along our clients Data Architect, the Data Engineer will work closely with the Global Finance team and external partners to deliver Finance solutions. Having implemented a Finance Lakehouse using the MS Fabric platform primarily integrating D365 data, they are now expanding into additional regions and integrating with other … systems. The Data Engineer will use their knowledge of working with the MS Fabric platform to recommend improvements to the current setup, so it's important they can engage effectively with finance stakeholders regarding the implementation and testing of new features/changes. Key responsibilities include: Enhance the use of Fabric within the Finance Lakehouse by recommending setup More ❯

Robert Half have partnered with a market leading property development organisation for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their data and analytics team, on an initial 3-6 month contract based out of their London office The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines in the Azure … cloud environment, with hands-on experience in modern data platforms and ETL frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and related services. Build and optimise data models to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning use cases. Implement robust data quality, governance, and … security practices across the data ecosystem. Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work with structured and unstructured data sources, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows, ensuring timely delivery and high availability of data assets. Experience: 3-5 years More ❯

Contract Data Engineer £500/day - Outside IR35 6 Months (initial) Fully Remote A major hospitality operator is embarking on a large-scale data transformation project to build a Single Customer View (SCV) that will power personalised engagement across its portfolio of brands. This is a greenfield opportunity to shape the data foundation behind one of … the UK's biggest customer data platforms (CDP). You'll work alongside the Lead Data Engineer to design and implement scalable data pipelines, unify disparate data sources, and deliver clean, reliable datasets that drive smarter marketing and customer insights. THE ROLE: As a Data Engineer , you will: Design and build robust data pipelines to consolidate customer data into a single, trusted view. Clean, transform, and enrich data for marketing activation and segmentation within the CDP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Automate data ingestion, transformation, and testing processes aligned with DevOps best practices. Implement data quality frameworks and validation tests to More ❯

Data Engineer - Fabric £450/day outside IR35 6-month contract London-based - hybrid working Working with a FTSE 250 organisation who are looking for a Fabric Data/BI Engineer to help create and drive analytics solutions. BI/Data Engineer, key skills: Microsoft Fabric experience Proven data engineering experience - setting up … complex ETL processes with ADF pipelines Data visualisation and reporting using PowerBI Data modelling experience - conceptual, logical and physical Proficient in SQL Extensive experience with Microsoft cloud stack Data Engineer, BI Engineer, Fabric, ADF Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have More ❯

Lead Data Engineer, Snowflake, 4 months, Remote, CO7368 A leading software consultancy requires a Lead Data Engineer/Tech Lead with strong Snowflake skills - for the next 4 months with the likelihood of significant extension - to provide technical leadership for a prestigious client project to deliver an innovative data platform. Working remotely and outside of … IR35, the Snowflake Lead Data Engineer/Tech Lead will actively work on delivering the technical solutions whilst carrying out code reviews, setting best practices, ensuring code quality, keeping everyone aligned from a technical standpoint, and fostering good communication and collaboration. This will involve: Working with the project owner to gather ongoing requirements from the client Improving the … transparency and traceability of data through well-documented pipelines and clear data lineage. Empowering internal teams with cleaner, structured data, reducing dependence on tribal knowledge and manual interventions. Enabling future scalability by establishing robust, modular foundations Experience Required: Snowflake expertise Solid data engineering expertise including strong SQL and Python Proficiency in DBT for transformation tasks Experience More ❯

Data Storage Engineer Fully Onsite in London (EC2Y/Moorgate) International Banking Group £635.63pd Inside IR35 01/01/26 to 31/08/26 ??????Are you ready to take ownership of cutting-edge data storage solutions across a major international banking group? As a Data Storage Engineer, you'll join a collaborative … critical storage and backup infrastructure, including a Dell EMC environment, PowerStore, PowerScale/Isilon and ECM/Elastic Cloud Storage. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain block, file, and object data storage systems for business systems and end users. Provide technical ownership and support for all online storage technologies, including connectivity and backup. Deliver strategic projects, updates, and improvement plans … Dell Storage Environments, Dell EMC Desirable: PowerStore, PowerScale/Isilon, Elastic Cloud Storage/ECS Experience of large-scale enterprise environments ??????Ready to help shape and secure world-class data platforms at this international banking group? Apply with your CV today! If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be More ❯

DBT Data Engineer (Snowflake, Azure) | Insurance | London (Hybrid) Robert Half International (an S&P 500 global staffing provider) is supporting a global consulting firm in sourcing an experienced DBT Data Engineer to join a major insurance client engagement . The role focuses on scaling a Snowflake Data Warehouse and expanding its DBT Cloud modelling capabilities … to support new analytics and regulatory data use cases across the business. Assignment Details Initial Duration: 6-12 months (until March 2026, likely extension given scope) Location: Hybrid - minimum of 2 days per week in London Day Rate: £450 PAYE (plus 12.07% holiday pay - PAYE with employer's NI & Tax deducted at source, unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella … company admin fees) Role Overview You'll be part of a growing data engineering function focused on DBT model development , Snowflake optimisation , and data governance across multiple data domains.This role suits a technically strong engineer with proven DBT Cloud experience who can take ownership of data pipelines and drive best practices in transformation, testing, and More ❯

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis. Outside IR35. Hybrid working - London based. Role The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to fulfil their data requirements and support their work. Collect and process datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Implement efficient data models and schemas for storage and retrieval. Optimise data processes for improved performance and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues swiftly and effectively. Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering, and continuously improve your skills and knowledge. Profile The Data Engineer will have mastery of data management and processing tools, including Power BI, Data Factory, Databricks, SQL Server, and Oracle. Proficient in SQL and experienced in database administration. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with More ❯

Databricks Data Engineer £500 - £600 per day Outside IR35 We're partnering with a leading online retail company that's transforming the way data and real-time intelligence shape customer experiences. Their mission is to harness cutting-edge data and streaming technologies to drive smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and create personalised journeys for millions of shoppers … worldwide. The Role As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and optimising the backbone of the company's data platform. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining large-scale, real-time data pipelines that power analytics, machine learning, and operational systems across the business. You'll collaborate with software … engineers, data scientists, and analytics teams to ensure the platform delivers reliable, high-quality, and compliant data at scale. This is a hands-on engineering role that blends software craftsmanship with data architecture expertise. Key responsibilities: Design and implement high-throughput data streaming solutions using Kafka, Flink, or Confluent. Build and maintain scalable backend systems in More ❯

Akkodis is partnering with a reputable client in Finance and they are looking for a Data Engineer with strong Databricks experience to expand their IT Team. They are currently improving their CX transformation programme and making changes to their institutional reporting suite. Job title: Data Engineer - Data BricksSTART :ASAPLocation: Liverpool Street - 3 days a eek … NON Negotiable), the rest WFHDuration: 3 months rolling contractType of contract : Freelance, Inside IR35Level: mid-Senior Duties and Tasks: Develop and optimize data pipelines using Databricks and Spark.Design and implement data models and ETL processes in Snowflake.Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across platforms.Monitor … and troubleshoot data workflows and performance issues. Requirements: Proven experience with Databricks and Snowflake.Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.Extract Load Transform procedures, Data Lineage & Analysis.Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).Experience with CI/CD and version control tools (e.g., Git).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Nice to have: Financial data knowledge on More ❯

Data Storage EngineerFully Onsite in London (EC2Y/Moorgate)International Banking Group £635.63pd Inside IR3501/01/26 to 31/08/26 Are you ready to take ownership of cutting-edge data storage solutions across a major international banking group? As a Data Storage Engineer, you'll join a collaborative technical team with … critical storage and backup infrastructure, including a Dell EMC environment, PowerStore, PowerScale/Isilon and ECM/Elastic Cloud Storage. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain block, file, and object data storage systems for business systems and end users. Provide technical ownership and support for all online storage technologies, including connectivity and backup. Deliver strategic projects, updates, and improvement plans … Dell Storage Environments, Dell EMC Desirable: PowerStore, PowerScale/Isilon, Elastic Cloud Storage/ECS Experience of large-scale enterprise environments Ready to help shape and secure world-class data platforms at this international banking group? Apply with your CV today! If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be More ❯

Data Engineer - Azure, ADF, Power BI, Data Pipelines, Fabric Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella) London/Hybrid (Must be UK Based, 1-2 days per week onsite may be required) I am currently working with a leading consultancy who are looking for a Data Engineer with strong Azure, ADF, Power BI, Data Pipelines and ideally Fabric experience, to work closely with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as Data Engineer within a large Enterprise Scale organisation Demonstrable experience using Azure related tooling such as Azure Data Factory (ADF), Power BI Strong working knowledge of Power Platform and Power Automate Excellent understanding and command of Data Pipelines Excellent communication skills Flexible approach towards hybrid working when required Nice to have: Exposure to Microsoft Fabric Experience in large Data Migration projects (ETL) Immediate availability Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C More ❯