1 to 25 of 92 Contract Data Engineering Jobs in the UK

Lead Data Engineer Hands-on technical leadership building data systems that actually work We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join an enterprise data engineering capability and play a critical role in designing, building, and improving real-world data systems . This … line-management role . Instead, it's a senior, hands-on technical leadership position for someone with deep data engineering experience who leads through delivery, judgement, and technical credibility rather than hierarchy. You'll work in a complex environment spanning legacy platforms, modern cloud services, and evolving data ...

Force’s Data Architect is accountable for the design and build of the Force’s overall data architecture, taking full responsibility for its implementation and its ability to serve the data required to produce information, intelligence and insights products for the Force and its partners. The role … integral the Force being able to create value from the vast amount of data it collects, in particular the data it uses to create intelligence, carry out research and investigations, and make decisions across all levels, commands and services, from strategic to operational, to stop crime ...

Title: Technical Delivery Lead - Data Engineering Lead (Hands-on Python/Databricks) Contract: 6 months - Potentially extension. Location: London Hybrid (5 days in 10 in the office) Rate: Highly competitive Status: Inside IR35 Working pattern: Full time We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead with strong expertise … Python, Databricks, and Apache Spark to lead the successful delivery of enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives.. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, solution design, and data engineering expertise. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a greenfield data platform while ...

Data Platform Engineer London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Data Platform Engineer needed with strong AWS cloud platform migration and Terraform expertise. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days … office in London . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: In-depth Data Engineering experience + AWS cloud data platform migration experience. The role will focus on Data Engineering, cloud platform migration, infrastructure automation ...

Working Environment Data engineering work is grounded in real operational needs, often involving imperfect data, technical constraints and organisational complexity. Engineers work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to understand problems end to end and deliver robust, production-grade solutions. Collaboration, pragmatism and persistence are valued, alongside … strong engineering craft. What You'll Be Doing - Design, build and improve enterprise-scale data pipelines, platforms and services - Lead complex data engineering work end to end, from problem definition through build and operational use - Work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate real ...

week Department: IT Type: 3-month rolling contract Outside IR35 Position: Analytics Engineer The organisation is seeking an experienced Analytics Engineer to join its Data & Analytics team. The role focuses on building scalable data pipelines, transforming raw data into clean, reusable datasets, and enabling data-driven … decision-making. Key Responsibilities Design and build data products, with proficiency throughout the data lifecycle. Develop robust data models through close collaboration with business users and the engineering team. Partner with senior management, operational leads, and other stakeholders, coaching and supporting a data-driven culture ...

PURPOSE AND SCOPE The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining our data infrastructure, ensuring the efficient and reliable processing, storage, and analysis of large datasets. The role will develop and deploy ETL processes from various systems to enhance the data capabilities of the force. … They will contribute to ensuring our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, available and usable. The role requires a good level of knowledge, functional understanding of modern data technologies and platforms. They will cultivate strong and effective working relationships with individuals, teams ...

Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you’ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish … apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering – which you won’t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. ...

Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you’ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish … apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering – which you won’t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. ...

Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you’ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish … apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering – which you won’t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. ...

Contract: Initial 3 months (strong extension potential) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required Overview We're seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Engineer/AWS Data Engineer to support the development of a modern data platform and contribute to emerging AI-driven initiatives. This role offers the opportunity … work at the intersection of data engineering, business intelligence, and AI, helping to shape both current analytics capabilities and future data solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and platform components within AWS Support and enhance Business Intelligence reporting and analytics Contribute ...

Data Developer | Cambridge | Hybrid Working | £40,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you a software developer who enjoys solving complex data challenges? Do you want to use your technical skills to support cutting-edge scientific research? We're recruiting a Developer to join an innovative research organisation … working within the life sciences sector. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering and scientific research, helping scientists access, integrate and make better use of valuable research data. This role would suit a developer with a strong backend background ...

Opportunity: We are currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a high-profile data transformation programme, helping to build and enhance a modern cloud-based data platform using Azure technologies, who combines strong Azure Databricks expertise with modern data engineering practices and a passion … solving complex data challenges. This role will focus on designing and developing scalable data engineering solutions within Azure Databricks, supporting the creation of robust data pipelines and contributing to the evolution of a modern Lakehouse architecture. The successful candidate will also work extensively with geospatial datasets ...

Data Engineer (Cloud Architecture) Contract until 31 March 2027 | East Midlands | Hybrid Working | Inside IR35 Rate: Negotiable Dependent on Experience Data Careers is supporting a secure public sector organisation in the East Midlands in the search for an experienced Data Engineer/Cloud Architect. This … role within a growing data function focused on building modern cloud-based data capabilities. You'll play a central role in designing, developing and supporting the data platforms, pipelines and architectures that enable intelligence, operational insight, performance reporting and data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate ...

London (Hybrid - 2-3 days a week onsite) Daily Rate: Inside IR35 We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to spearhead the design, engineering, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native data solutions across our enterprise data platform. This role is perfect for a technically adept engineering lead with expertise in data engineering, full-stack development, cloud platforms, and modern AI-enabled software delivery practices. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the end-to-end delivery of cloud-native data products and applications, including data ingestion, transformation, serving layers, and user ...

Data Engineer Location: Remote (UK-based preferred, if applicable) Employment Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Contract About the Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join a global technology and engineering organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, industrial innovation, and intelligent infrastructure. … This is a fully remote 6-month contract role, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data platforms and knowledge graph solutions that support complex, real-world challenges across multiple industries. You will collaborate with international teams of engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to design ...

Data Engineer London/remote £429 per day inside IR35 6 months duration Active SC clearance We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex data platforms, leveraging modern cloud technologies and best-in-class engineering practices to build scalable, secure, and high-quality data solutions. You'll play a key role in designing and developing data pipelines, integrating data from multiple sources, and helping organisations unlock the value of their ...

Contract Principal Data Scientist (Senior Data Scientist) The Opportunity We're looking for a Principal Data Scientist (Senior Data Scientist level) to lead the development of advanced analytics, AI models, and data-driven solutions that deliver real organisational impact. This role sits at the intersection … data science, AI, and business strategy , combining technical expertise with leadership to shape high-value initiatives and unlock insights from complex data. What You'll Be Doing Build strong relationships with stakeholders to identify opportunities where data science and AI can deliver value Design, develop and deploy advanced ...

Data Engineer Fully Remote 55,000 - 60,000 + Car Allowance - 5,200 + 5% Bonus 6 Month initial FTC with view to extend Brief Data Engineer needed for a large well known Facilities Management organisation. The role I have can be based fully remote from home with … equipment provided. My client is looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Data Engineer that takes pride in their work with proven 4 years experience working in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a dynamic data engineering team. The successful candidate must have proven skills ...

Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading legal organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a 12 month contract basis - Hybrid working - London based. A Data Engineer is required to join a growing data team and play a key role in expanding our enterprise data … platform. You will work closely with senior members of the team to help increase capacity and support the continued evolution of the organisation's data capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid data engineering fundamentals who wants to contribute to the design, development ...

hour, dependent on experience Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the possibility of extension Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst/Programmer to lead data acquisition, integration, analytics, and automation initiatives across our client's business. This hands-on role involves developing robust … data pipelines, delivering insightful analytics and automation solutions, and supporting business reporting and decision-making through established enterprise platforms. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering & Management Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines utilising Python, SQL, and Snowflake. Cleanse, validate, transform, and manage enterprise data to ensure ...

There is an expectation to attend the office in London or Swindon 1 day per month. The successful AI Engineer will join a growing data team supporting the development of a modern AWS-based data platform while contributing to emerging AI initiatives. This is a hands-on role … combining data engineering, business intelligence and analytics, working across both BAU support and new capability development. You will help build and optimise data pipelines, improve reporting capabilities and support the delivery of innovative data and AI solutions. You will need proven experience working with the following ...

Lead Data Engineer (Azure Synapse | Synapse Notebooks | Azure DevOps) Contract 6-month initial term, with strong likelihood of extension Up to c£500 per day Outside IR35 Remote or hybrid (West London office if preferred) We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to play … role in the development of a modern Azure data platform, with a strong focus on Azure Synapse, Synapse notebooks and engineering best practice . This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys owning solutions from requirements through to deployment, working closely with business stakeholders ...

Data Engineer - GCP, BigQuery, Airflow Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 12 Months Rate: £350 per day PAYE (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP A leading technology and data-driven organisation is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join its data engineering team on an initial 12-month … contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data pipelines within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring high levels of data quality, reliability, and observability across critical business data platforms. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimise scalable data pipelines within GCP Develop ...

more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: Solihull - Hybrid Contract: 3 months with possible extension. Rate: £550 - £650 inside umbrella Purpose Design, build and assure scalable, secure data products … pipelines across Azure, AWS and Databricks. Lead data integration design, technical decisions and best practices, while mentoring engineers and enabling high-quality analytics, BI and data science outcomes. Reporting & Collaboration Reports to Lead Data Engineer with oversight from Head of Data Operations & Engineering Works across ...