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Shields Talent are working exclusively with a charity based in Edinburgh that are looking for a Data Engineer to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role the Data Engineer will work with the data team to develop a new … data warehouse solution with the required data pipelines to support the delivery of their strategy. Supporting the team to expand and optimise data and data architecture, as well as optimising data flow and collection for other teams. Using their experience in data architecture, ETL … processes and pipeline management to support the building, testing and maintenance of data architecture. Job Details - Data Engineer (12-month FTC) Salary - circa £45k (DOE) Location - Edinburgh Work conditions - Hybrid with one day onsite, however there can be flexibility on this. For example - mostly remote, with onsite More ❯

Senior GCP Data Engineer (Contract) Position: Senior GCP Data Engineer Location: London (Hybrid 3 days onsite) Contract Type: 12-month Contract Day Rate: £500(Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Client: Leading Investment Bank (Cyber Security Division) ?? Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: Lead the development of cutting … edge data solutions within the cyber security domain. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of seasoned professionals in a supportive setting. Professional Growth: Engage in projects that offer opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement. ??? Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Senior GCP Data Engineer to … spearhead data initiatives within our cyber security division. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in data engineering, particularly within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and will be adept at designing and implementing scalable data solutions. ?? Key Responsibilities API Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and More ❯

Azure Data Engineer Fully remote £450 per day inside Immediate start Security Cleared As a senior data engineer you would be engaging with data leads, data scientists, analysts and users around the data space for the data analytics, data insights development … and implementation of this team. Engage with business analyst, data scientist , project and delivery leads in analysing backlogs, defining/redefining metric tickets, implementation logic, data mapping, related tasks creation and estimations. A strong actioner of data standards for ETL purposes , data modelling, best practices and … strive for its implementation . 1. Analyse raw data (mostly in Json format ) for data parsing, schema evolution, data transformation towards metric development purpose. 2. Analyse reporting/metric requirements from data engineering perspective for refinement, estimation , development and deployment. 3. Closely work with analysts , data More ❯

Data Engineer (DV Cleared) 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: London Rate: £700 - £800 per day Skills: DV Clearance ESSENTIAL - Must already hold DV clearance, Cloud technology experience We are looking to recruit a DV Cleared Data Engineer to join a defence organisation based in Central … chances for extensions likely. The role is fully office based in Central London. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead and guide the technical direction of data engineering projects. Data Pipeline Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and … SQL Server. Data Integration: Extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources into a new platform. Data Product Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and build data products that deliver actionable insights. Team Mentorship: Mentor and develop a junior Data Engineer, fostering their growth More ❯

Senior Data Engineer Hybrid working (3 days per week onsite in London) 6 Month contract initially, good scope for extension Market rates (Umbrella-PAYE) One of our blue chip clients are looking for a number Senior Data Engineer to join the team on a long term … programme of work. Key Responsibilities: * ETL Pipeline Development: Develop, optimize, and maintain ETL pipelines to efficiently extract, transform, and load data from various sources, ensuring high data quality. * Monitor and troubleshoot production data pipelines, ensuring their performance and reliability. * Mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions to … drive best practices and innovation within the team. * Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and recommend solutions to improve data processing capabilities. * Query Optimization & Data Transformation: Write and optimize SQL queries, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability, using best More ❯

Job Title: Snowflake Data Engineer Location: Somerset, 3 days per week onsite Contract- outside IR35 Overview: We are looking for a talented Snowflake Data Engineer to join our growing data team. Reporting to the BI & Data Manager, you will play a key role in … the technical build of our new enterprise data warehouse. While the overall BI and data strategy is being led by the manager, your focus will be on hands-on development: building scalable pipelines, designing efficient data models, and ensuring a high-quality Snowflake environment to support business … intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes into Snowflake. Build, structure, and maintain the Snowflake data warehouse. Work closely with the BI & Data Manager to align technical solutions with strategic goals. Implement data modelling best More ❯

Job Title: Snowflake Data Engineer Location: Somerset, 3 days per week onsite Contract- outside IR35 Overview: We are looking for a talented Snowflake Data Engineer to join our growing data team. Reporting to the BI & Data Manager, you will play a key role in … the technical build of our new enterprise data warehouse. While the overall BI and data strategy is being led by the manager, your focus will be on hands-on development: building scalable pipelines, designing efficient data models, and ensuring a high-quality Snowflake environment to support business … intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes into Snowflake. Build, structure, and maintain the Snowflake data warehouse. Work closely with the BI & Data Manager to align technical solutions with strategic goals. Implement data modelling best More ❯

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in Leeds) Rate: Competitive daily rate, Outside IR35 Length: 6 months (initial) A leading technology driven organisation within the financial services sector is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support the delivery of a significant … backlog within their data loading platform. The backlog includes a wide range of work, from SQL Server upgrades and platform reengineering to code optimisation and business logic enhancements. This is a hands-on role where you will augment existing engineering teams, accelerating delivery by working across a prioritised set … of technical improvements rather than owning individual projects. Data Engineer Responsibilities: Deliver engineering changes across a complex SQL-based data loading platform. Implement and support SQL Server upgrades and re-platforming initiatives. Carry out targeted enhancements to existing code and business logic. Contribute to code deployment, testing More ❯

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Data Engineer on a long term project, for a high profile airline group, inside IR35. It's important to note that this Data Engineer position will require 2 days per week in Heathrow. The key skills required … for this Data Engineer position are: Snowflake Python AWS DBT Airflow If you do have the relevant experience for this Data Engineer position, please do apply. More ❯

NOTE - That to be considered you must be in possession of active NPPV3 clearance. THE ROLE To design, implement, and develop robust and scalable data infrastructure that supports advanced analytics and intelligence operations within the police department, enabling data-driven decision-making for crime prevention, investigations, and public … safety. This post will work within a 130-strong team of intelligence professionals. Enabling seamless integration and analysis of complex criminological and intelligence data, empowering analysts and investigators to identify crime patterns, predict future incidents, and enhance investigative outcomes. Ensuring the integrity, security, and ethical use of sensitive criminal … justice information, adhering to stringent compliance standards and fostering public trust. Drive innovation in data management and analytics, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance the department's ability to respond to evolving crime trends and emerging threats. Empower the department with the tools to transform data into actionable More ❯

REQUIRED: DATA ENGINEER - SC CLEARED LOCATION: FULLY REMOTE WITH OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO CENTRAL LONDON IR35 STATUS: INSIDE DURATION: 6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT Seeking a Data Engineer who has a strong understanding of data concepts - data types, data structures, schemas (both JSON and Spark … schema management etc - Strong understanding of complex JSON manipulation - Experience working with Data Pipelines using a custom Python/PySpark frameworks - Strong understanding of the 4 core Data categories (Reference, Master, Transactional, Freeform) and the implications of each, particularly managing/handling Reference Data. - Strong understanding of Data Security principles - data owners, access controls - row and column level, GDPR etc including experience of handling sensitive datasets - Strong problem solving and analytical skills, particularly able to demonstrate these intuitively (able to work a problem out, not follow a work instruction to resolve) - Experience working in a support More ❯

Location: Worcester Duration: 6 month initial contract Rate: (Outside IR35) Security: Active DV clearance required Role details: We are looking for 3 x Data Engineers to join our defence & security client on a contract basis. You will help design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable data pipelines using … are supporting our clients team in Worcester (fully onsite), and requires active UK DV clearance. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi Implement data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes, ensuring data quality and … security Collaborate with data architects and security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and data governance standards Manage and monitor large-scale data flows in real-time, ensuring system performance, reliability, and data integrity Develop robust data models to support analytics and reporting within More ❯

Contact Data Engineer Location: Remote Day Rate: £450 - £550 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 6 months Deerfoot Recruitment is working on behalf of our client - a well-established retail organisation currently undergoing an exciting, large-scale IT transformation - to source a skilled Data Engineer for … a contract opportunity. This role will play a key part in the modernisation of the business's data estate, supporting the migration from legacy systems to a modern, cloud-based data platform built on Microsoft Azure technologies. The successful contractor will join a collaborative team, contributing to the … design, development, and maintenance of robust data pipelines and models, ensuring data quality and accessibility across the organisation. Key Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Platform technologies (Synapse, Data Lakes, ADF) Expertise in data modelling, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and data More ❯

Contract Opportunity: Senior AWS Machine Learning Data Engineer Location: London | Duration: 6 Months (Extension Possible) | Start Date: ASAP Rate: Up to £600 a day (Inisde IR35) Are you a cloud-native data engineer with a passion for building intelligent systems? I'm looking for a Senior … AWS Machine Learning Data Engineer to a cutting-edge team on a contract basis, working on high-impact ML solutions that scale. About the Role: In this role, you'll lead the design and implementation of data pipelines and ML infrastructure on AWS. You'll collaborate with … data scientists, architects, and product teams to deliver production-grade ML systems across a variety of domains — from predictive analytics to real-time personalization. ? What You'll Do: Architect and build scalable, secure, and maintainable data pipelines on AWS (Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, Redshift, etc.) Operationalize machine More ❯

Databricks Data Engineer - Contract Day Rate: £450 - £550 P/day Location: Hybrid (Remote/2 Days a week in London) Start: Immediate Start Note: Capital Markets, or at least Banking experience is a MUST! Key expertise and experience we're looking for: Data Engineering in Databricks … Spark programming with Scala, Python, SQL Ideally experience with Delta Lake Databricks workflows, jobs, etc. Familiarity with Azure Data Lake: experience with data ingestion and ETL/ELT frameworks Data Governance experience - Metadata, Data Quality, Lineage, Data Access Models Good understanding of Data Modelling … concepts, Data Products and Data Domains Unity Catalog experience is a key differentiator - if not then experience with a similar Catalog/Data Governance Management component MS Purview (Metadata and Data Quality tool) experience is a bonus - experience in similar tools is valuable (Collibra, Informatica Data More ❯

Senior GCP Data Engineer Start: ASAP Duration: initial 12-month contract Pay: inside IR35, negotiable Location: central London (3-days per week in office) We are looking for a Senior GCP Data Engineer to join its Cyber Security team on a contract basis. You'll be … responsible for delivering high-quality data engineering solutions using Google Cloud Platform, supporting large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and integration projects. Key Responsibilities: - Build and maintain APIs and backend systems - Develop and optimise GCP-based data pipelines (BigQuery, DataFlow, Composer) - Design scalable data models and cloud … data lakes - Integrate data from cloud and on-prem sources - Automate infrastructure with Terraform and CI/CD tools - Collaborate with product teams to deliver business value Requirements: - 8+ years in data engineering, with strong GCP expertise - Proficient in Python, SQL, and core GCP services - Solid experience More ❯

Data Engineer/Cabling Engineer - Monday 12th May - 2/3 Months - £180PD - 8 hour working day Location: - Wimbledon - SW19 Duration: - 2/3 months Start Date: Monday 12th May Day Rate: £180 - based on 8 hour working days Certs - ECS/CSCS, IPAF (Essential) Job Responsibilities … tools, Full PPE If you are interested in the above contract role please feel free to contact me ASAP to discuss further. 2 x Data Engineer/Cabling Engineer - Monday 12th May - 2/3 Months - £180PD - 8 hour working day More ❯

Data Engineer/Cabling Engineer - Monday 12th May - 2/3 Months - £180PD - 8 hour working day **** Location: - Wimbledon - SW19 Duration: - 2/3 months Start Date: Monday 12th May Day Rate: £180 - based on 8 hour working days Certs - ECS/CSCS, IPAF (Essential) Job Responsibilities … tools, Full PPE If you are interested in the above contract role please feel free to contact me ASAP to discuss further. **** 2 x Data Engineer/Cabling Engineer - Monday 12th May - 2/3 Months - £180PD - 8 hour working day More ❯

Data Engineer 4 months - with extensions Remote Active SC clearance required £640 per day inside ir35 REQUIRED Strong understanding of data concepts - data types, data structures, schemas (both JSON and Spark), schema management etc Strong understanding of complex JSON manipulation Experience working with Data Pipelines using a custom Python/PySpark frameworks Strong understanding of the 4 core Data categories (Reference, Master, Transactional, Freeform) and the implications of each, particularly managing/handling Reference Data. Strong understanding of Data Security principles - data owners, access controls - row and column level, GDPR … both CLI usage and scripting) Git Markdown Scala DESIRABLE Azure SQL Server as a HIVE Metastore DESIRABLE TECHNOLOGIES Azure Databricks Apache Spark Delta Tables Data processing with Python PowerBI (Integration/Data Ingestion) JIRA If you meet the above requirements, please apply for the vacancy to be contacted More ❯

Data Engineer - 4/5 Month contract - 180PD - 8 hour working day - Bex-Hill- on-sea, Hastings Location: - Bex Hill, Hastings Duration: - 4/5 months Start Date: ASAP start Day Rate: 180PD Based on 8 hour working day Certs - ECS/CSCS Job Responsibilities: Cabling works, Cable … Pulling, Taking instructions off lead engineer Experience: As above Tools/PPE - Basic Hand tools, Full PPE (5 point PPE) If you are interested in the above contract role please feel free to contact me ASAP to discuss further. Data Engineer - 4/5 Month contract - 180PD More ❯

Data Engineer - 4/5 Month contract - £180PD - 8 hour working day - Bex-Hill- on-sea, Hastings **** Location: - Bex Hill, Hastings Duration: - 4/5 months Start Date: ASAP start Day Rate: £180PD Based on 8 hour working day Certs - ECS/CSCS Job Responsibilities: Cabling works, Cable … Pulling, Taking instructions off lead engineer Experience: As above Tools/PPE - Basic Hand tools, Full PPE (5 point PPE) If you are interested in the above contract role please feel free to contact me ASAP to discuss further. **** Data Engineer - 4/5 Month contract - £180PD More ❯

Job Title: Elastic Data Engineer Location: Birmingham 3 days per week. We are looking for a talented Elastic Data Engineer to help build and maintain scalable data solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain ElasticSearch clusters. Implement data ingestion pipelines using ETL tools. Optimise … search and indexing performance. Collaborate with seniors and analysts to support data-driven projects. Ensure data security and compliance. Qualifications: Proven experience with ElasticSearch and data engineering. Proficiency in programming languages. Strong understanding of ETL processes and data modelling. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to More ❯

Data Engineer - 8 hour working day - £220PD - 8 hour working day - Glasgow Location: - Glasgow Duration: - 1 week Start Date: Monday 28th April Day Rate: £220PD Based on 8 hour working day Certs - ECS/CSCS Job Responsibilities: 200 metres of metal containment to install then run through Fibre … Basic Hand tools, Full PPE If you are interested in the above contract role please feel free to contact me ASAP to discuss further. Data Engineer - 8 hour working day - £220PD - 8 hour working day - Glasgow More ❯

Data Engineer - 8 hour working day - £220PD - 8 hour working day - Glasgow **** Location: - Glasgow Duration: - 1 week Start Date: Monday 28th April Day Rate: £220PD Based on 8 hour working day Certs - ECS/CSCS Job Responsibilities: 200 metres of metal containment to install then run through Fibre … Basic Hand tools, Full PPE If you are interested in the above contract role please feel free to contact me ASAP to discuss further. **** Data Engineer - 8 hour working day - £220PD - 8 hour working day - Glasgow More ❯

JOB SUMMARY Senior Data Engineer DV Cleared £500 - £600 per day - Outside IR35 JOB DESCRIPTION This role requires strong expertise in building and managing data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure data … This is a UK based onsite role with the option of compressed hours. The role will include: Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi. Implement data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes, ensuring data quality and … security. Collaborate with data architects and security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and data governance standards. Manage and monitor large-scale data flows in real-time, ensuring system performance, reliability, and data integrity. Develop robust data models to support analytics and reporting within More ❯