14 of 14 Contract Senior Data Engineer Jobs in the UK

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 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. … 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. … 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. … 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 ❯

Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: Negotiable, depending on experience Duration: 6 months (initial)We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) to join a world-leading energy organisation on a key transformation programme within their trading and supply division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in … building modern, scalable data solutions using Azure cloud technologies. The Role As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and developing robust data foundations and end-to-end solutions that drive value across the business. You’ll help shape and embed data-driven thinking across both technical and business teams, ensuring … the organisation continues to lead with insight and innovation.You’ll act as a subject matter expert, guiding technical decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring data engineering best practices are consistently applied. Key Responsibilities Design and build data solutions aligned with business and IT strategy. Lead development of scalable data pipelines and models using Azure and Databricks. Support More ❯

Senior Data Engineer – SC Cleared We are seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in building and managing streaming and batch data pipelines . The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with large-scale data systems operating on cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Databricks or Snowflake . … This role also involves close collaboration with hyperscalers and data platform vendors to evaluate and document Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for modern data platforms, while effectively engaging with senior stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain streaming and batch data pipelines using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Work with large volumes … of structured and unstructured data , ensuring high performance and scalability. Collaborate with cloud providers and data platform vendors (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, IBM, Snowflake) to conduct PoCs for data platform solutions. Evaluate PoC outcomes and provide comprehensive documentation including architecture, performance benchmarks, and recommendations. Engage with key stakeholders including Heads of Architecture, Enterprise Architects, Product Owners 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 ❯

Senior Data Engineer Contract | Edinburgh (2 days onsite) £500/day (Likely Outside IR35) 3 months initially Bright Purple is delighted to be working with an exciting, product-focused consultancy delivering some of the UKs most high-profile and widely used consumer applications . Their client list features some of the biggest names in tech and beyond. … Were seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join their growing Data Practice on a 3-month engagement, helping shape and deliver scalable, cloud-native data solutions for household-name clients. What youll be doing Designing, building and maintaining robust data pipelines Automating and orchestrating workflows (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow … Working across leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Implementing and optimising modern data architectures (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake) Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver real business value What were looking for Strong experience with Python, SQL , and pipeline tools such as dbt or Airflow Proven background in data modelling, warehousing, and performance optimisation Hands-on experience with cloud More ❯

Senior Data Engineer Contract Edinburgh (2 days onsite) £500/day (Likely Outside IR35) 3 months initially Bright Purple is delighted to be working with an exciting, product-focused consultancy delivering some of the UK s most high-profile and widely used consumer applications . Their client list features some of the biggest names in tech and … beyond. We re seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join their growing Data Practice on a 3-month engagement, helping shape and deliver scalable, cloud-native data solutions for household-name clients. What you ll be doing Designing, building and maintaining robust data pipelines Automating and orchestrating workflows (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow) Working across leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Implementing and optimising modern data architectures (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake) Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver real business value What we re looking for Strong experience with Python, SQL , and pipeline tools such as dbt or Airflow Proven background in data modelling, warehousing, and performance optimisation More ❯

Senior Data Engineer – Contract | Edinburgh (2 days onsite) £500/day (Likely Outside IR35) 3 months initially Bright Purple is delighted to be working with an exciting, product-focused consultancy delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile and widely used consumer applications . Their client list features some of the biggest names in tech and … beyond. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join their growing Data Practice on a 3-month engagement, helping shape and deliver scalable, cloud-native data solutions for household-name clients. What you’ll be doing Designing, building and maintaining robust data pipelines Automating and orchestrating workflows (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow) Working across leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Implementing and optimising modern data architectures (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake) Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver real business value What we’re looking for Strong experience with Python, SQL , and pipeline tools such as dbt or Airflow Proven background in data modelling, warehousing, and performance optimisation More ❯

Data Mapping Engineer - UK Based (Security Clearance Required) We are seeking an experienced Data Mapping Engineer to design and implement robust data mapping solutions across diverse systems and formats. This role involves working with structured and semi-structured data, ensuring accurate transformation and integration, and supporting broader data migration efforts. Candidates must have … hands-on experience with IBM Maximo Asset Management software and meet UK security clearance requirements. Key Responsibilities:* Analyse and interpret source and target data structures (e.g., databases, XML, JSON, CSV, EDI)* Define and document data mappings, transformation logic, and integration rules* Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and subject matter experts to ensure semantic consistency* Validate mapping outputs … and resolve data discrepancies* Ensure compliance with data quality, privacy, and security standards* Maintain documentation and metadata for traceability and governance* Support knowledge sharing and contribute to best practices within the team Essential Requirements:* UK national with at least five years of residency (required for security clearance)* Proven experience in data modelling at conceptual and logical levels More ❯

The contract market is gradually beginning to open again. Right now we are looking to expand our team of [AWS] Data Engineers to work on some excited, mission-critical, public sector projects. This is an opportunity for a skilled technical Data Engineer to take on a bit more of a consulting position in London. The ley challenge … be proactive and curious in addition to standard tech would be ideal for the role. Tech Stack: AWS - S3 for storage, Lambda functions, Athena (thus strong SQL), Glue, Glue Data Catalog Python Current frontend is Tableau but experience with any of them will be interchangeable DevOps experience a bonus e.g. Terraform, Drone, Kubernetes cluster management for microservice style API … data consumption Contract Summary: Must have active SC Clearance Outside IR35 6 Month Contract Hybrid - Initially 2 Days a Week On Site London Based Government | Public Sector If your skills match the requirements of this role or you know someone who does, apply or feel free to get in touch with | Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values More ❯

The contract market is gradually beginning to open again. Right now we are looking to expand our team of [AWS] Data Engineers to work on some excited, mission-critical, public sector projects. This is an opportunity for a skilled technical Data Engineer to take on a bit more of a consulting position in London. The ley challenge … be proactive and curious in addition to standard tech would be ideal for the role. Tech Stack: AWS - S3 for storage, Lambda functions, Athena (thus strong SQL), Glue, Glue Data Catalog Python Current frontend is Tableau but experience with any of them will be interchangeable DevOps experience a bonus e.g. Terraform, Drone, Kubernetes cluster management for microservice style API … data consumption Contract Summary: Must have active SC Clearance Outside IR35 6 Month Contract Hybrid - Initially 2 Days a Week On Site London Based Government | Public Sector If your skills match the requirements of this role or you know someone who does, apply or feel free to get in touch with | 020 4518 0659 Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality More ❯