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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 ❯

Are you a Data Engineer, seeking a new challenge? Do you have passion for future vehicle development? If so, Expleo have an opportunity for you! Our client, a prestigious Automotive Manufacturer, is currently recruiting for a Data Engineer to join their Customer Relationship Centre team. As a Data Engineer you will play a key … part in enabling data-driven decision-making by building and maintaining robust data pipelines, integrating customer service systems, and ensuring high-quality data is available for analysis and insights. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and enthusiastic team, on a contract basis. You will work closely with analysts, developers, and operational teams to support … customer experience initiatives. . Responsibilities of the Data Engineer will include: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to support customer service operations Migrate and modernise legacy data systems to cloud-based solutions Integrate data from CRM systems and customer touchpoints into cloud platforms Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability for reporting and analytics 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 ❯

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Data Engineer to work for our client within the transport sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Manchester. Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong … background in Azure Data Services and Data Fabric to support the design, build, and optimisation of enterprise-grade data solutions. The role requires hands-on expertise in developing advanced data pipelines, architecting data lake structures, aligning governance frameworks, and enabling robust reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate will be someone who can take end-to-end … ownership of data engineering initiatives and deliver solutions aligned with enterprise data architecture as well as governance principles. Responsibilities Build complex ETL/ELT pipelines from scratch, integrating multiple data sources while implementing advanced transformations using mapping data flows Optimise performance and manage dependencies, ensuring robust monitoring/debugging of pipelines Architect and implement hierarchical data More ❯

Data Engineer 3 Month Contract Hybrid Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS client who are seeking a Data Engineer to support an ongoing project. The successful Data Engineer will support the modernisation of the data estate, migrating legacy SQL Server warehouses into Azure. You will play a key role in shaping the … new cloud data platform. Responsibilities: Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and SQL Database. Lead the migration of on-premises SQL Server/SSIS workloads into Azure. Design data lakes, marts, and models to support analytics and reporting. Integrate external sources including Google Cloud Platform. Drive data governance with tools … like Azure Purview. Collaborate with architects, BI teams, and stakeholders to ensure seamless data access. Apply DevOps (ADO, GitHub) and Agile practices for delivery. Key skills & experience: Strong experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, and SSIS. Hands-on with Azure SQL, Data Factory, Synapse, and Data Lake. Track record in data warehouse development and cloud migrations. More ❯

Data Engineer – 3 Month Contract – Hybrid – Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS client who are seeking a Data Engineer to support an ongoing project. The successful Data Engineer will support the modernisation of the data estate, migrating legacy SQL Server warehouses into Azure. You will play a key role in shaping the … new cloud data platform. Responsibilities: Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and SQL Database. Lead the migration of on-premises SQL Server/SSIS workloads into Azure. Design data lakes, marts, and models to support analytics and reporting. Integrate external sources including Google Cloud Platform. Drive data governance with tools … like Azure Purview. Collaborate with architects, BI teams, and stakeholders to ensure seamless data access. Apply DevOps (ADO, GitHub) and Agile practices for delivery. Key skills & experience: Strong experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, and SSIS. Hands-on with Azure SQL, Data Factory, Synapse, and Data Lake. Track record in data warehouse development and cloud migrations. More ❯

AWS Data Engineer - Contract Duration: 6 months Location: Mostly remote (occasional office visits) Rate: £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35) I'm partnering with a global consultancy that is looking for a Data Engineer to enhance its evolving data infrastructure and drive operational excellence. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a … key part in business-critical operations, tackling complex data challenges, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and improving core data systems. As a central member of the data team, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, resolving data quality issues, and collaborating closely with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders. If you thrive in a … fast-paced environment and enjoy optimising data systems, this could be a great match. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for both operational and analytical needs Ensure high data integrity through best practices in validation and quality assurance Investigate and resolve data issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions Lead and support More ❯

Snowflake Data Engineer, 4 months, Remote, CO7369 A leading software consultancy requires a Snowflake Data Engineer - for the next 4 months - to work on a prestigious client project to deliver an innovative data platform Working remotely and outside of IR35, the Snowflake Data Engineer will: Improve the transparency and traceability of data through well-documented pipelines and clear data lineage. Ensure seamless data integration and architecture Optimise data processing performance Collaborate with development and data teams to support data-driven features and insights Experience Required: Snowflake expertise Solid data engineering expertise including strong SQL and Python Proficiency in DBT for transformation tasks Experience with Dagster … or a similar orchestration tool Familiarity with Azure So What's Next? If you are an experienced Snowflake-focused Data Engineer and are available for a prompt start; apply now for immediate consideration! Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business. #GB More ❯

Contract Opportunity: Data Engineer - 6-Month Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office per Week) Duration: 6 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Flexible, Depending on Experience We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a project-focused team working on the development and implementation of a robust data model … The engagement is inside IR35 , and rates are flexible based on experience. Role Purpose: You'll collaborate with a small technical team and liaise with IT to ensure the data model is effectively productionised. The ideal candidate will have strong technical data analysis skills, experience with big data technologies, and the ability to communicate complex insights clearly … to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with a small team to build and refine a banking-focused data model. Liaise with IT teams to transition data models into production environments. Conduct data mining and exploratory data analysis to support model development. Apply strong SQL, Hadoop, and cloud-based data processing skills to manage and analyse large More ❯

Data Engineer Snowflake 3 months + Remote (UK located) £400 per day Outside IR35 This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to get involved in the early stages of strategic data projects and deliver robust data solutions. You must have experience working with Snowflake for this role. The company is a well-known retailer with … retailer into a customer-centric, digitally driven business. Now is the perfect time to join them on this exciting journey as they look to drive forward innovation through meaningful data insights. As a Data Engineer you will join a newly established team as the embark on new business improvement projects. You will build scalable and reliable data pipelines to power analytics, reporting, and strategic decision making. As a Data Engineer you will have the opportunity to utilise cutting edge data tools to design and implement robust data solutions. Required Skills/Experience: At least 2 years' experience working with Snowflake At least 2 years experience working with Azure, AWS, or GCP Data More ❯

Contract Data Engineer - Google Cloud | Scientific Data | Research-Focused Organisation London (2-3 days a week onsite) £750 per day (Inside IR35) | 6-month contract The Company Harnham is partnering with a leading research and technology organisation that's leveraging data and AI to accelerate scientific innovation. They're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join on a 6-month contract and help build and optimise data pipelines supporting large-scale scientific and R&D initiatives. The Role You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines on Google Cloud. Working closely with other engineers and scientists, you'll ensure the delivery of clean, scalable data solutions … that power high-impact research. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain data pipelines using modern tools on Google Cloud, including Python, Spark, SQL, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage. Ensure data pipelines meet the analytical and scientific needs of key applications. Deliver high-quality, production-grade code with testing and documentation. Develop, measure, and monitor key performance metrics across tools and More ❯

Data Engineer - Azure/GCP, Data Lake, Snowflake Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid (1-2 days per week hybrid working) 6 months I am currently working with an instantly recognisable, high profile client who urgently require a Data Engineer with expertise in Azure/GCP and Data Lakes to … join a major transformation programme, whilst expanding Data sources and identifying more Data sources to help produce more metrics to drive Data capability across the entire organisation, helping bridge the gap between Data Engineering and Security. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Data Engineer in a large, complex, regulated organisation Expertise with Cloud Platforms … Azure and GCP preferred) Previous experience of working with Data Lakes Demonstrable experience of ingesting, extracting and analysing Data from diverse sources Ability to create a centralised and standardised view from using Data from across multiple Business/Market Units across the entire organisation Understanding of future hosting model(s) Capability to give Market Units some guidance More ❯

Contract Data Engineer £450-£480/day Outside IR35 6 Months Hybrid (London) A leading infrastructure investment firm is rebuilding its data platform from the ground up, starting with a greenfield Snowflake data warehouse on Azure. Backed by strong C-suite support, this is a unique opportunity to help shape a major transformation from day one. … You'll work alongside the Lead Data Engineer to evolve the back-end stack in line with business needs, modern engineering standards, and architectural best practices. THE ROLE: As Data Engineer, you will: Support the Lead Data Engineer in driving development of the back-end stack. Own key elements of the Snowflake data warehouse build (greenfield project). Work closely with a consultant architect to implement a scalable, secure data platform. Engage with senior business stakeholders including COO, CFO, and Head of FP&A. Design robust ingestion pipelines, transformation logic, and QA frameworks. Potentially manage and mentor a junior engineer over time. Document architecture and development workflows. YOUR SKILLS AND More ❯

Contract Data Engineer - APIs/Python/Power BI/Machine Learning £400 to £500 per day (Outside IR35) 6-month initial contract with likely extensions Hybrid, two days per week onsite with a Midlands-based retail business The opportunity A leading UK retail business is expanding its data function and looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to help improve how data moves, connects and delivers insight across the organisation. You will work in a small, collaborative team that focuses on building APIs, automating data processes and creating reliable reporting frameworks. The role blends engineering, analytics and applied AI, offering genuine variety and visible impact. What you will be doing Building and … optimising data pipelines and APIs between internal systems and third-party partners Improving data quality, automation and consistency across storage and reporting layers Designing and publishing Power BI reports and dashboards to support commercial decision making Exploring opportunities to apply AI and machine learning to improve forecasting and automation Working closely with stakeholders to align data solutions 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 Engineer £500 - £560 per day London - 1 day per week in office We're working with a leading global healthcare technology company who are building out their next-generation data platform, with a strong emphasis on automation, testing, and cloud-native engineering, and are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join their team. … The Role You'll be part of a modern data engineering function that's implementing best-in-class data practices across ingestion, transformation, and orchestration layers. The environment is highly technical, collaborative, and fast-paced, giving you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of data sources and tools. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Designing and … developing DBT models and Airflow pipelines within a modern data stack. Building robust data ingestion pipelines across multiple sources - including external partners, internal platforms, and APIs. Implementing automated testing and CI/CD pipelines for data workflows. Performing data extraction and enrichment, including web scraping and parsing of unstructured text (e.g., scanned forms and documents). More ❯

Robert Half Technology are assisting a global Pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid Working - London based - Outside IR35 Deep expertise in Snowflake and DBT to join a mission-driven analytics team. This role is critical to assessing and improving an established Snowflake environment, driving cost optimisation, enhancing operational rigour, and supporting the … team's move toward predictive analytics and ML Ops workflows. Role The Data Engineer will own and assess the Snowflake platform, proposing and executing optimisation around performance, cost, scalability, and architecture improvements. Lead DBT development and maintenance, with emphasis on test frameworks, transformation efficiency, and eliminating redundant or resource-heavy flows (e.g., excessive temp table usage). Design … implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate reliable deployment of data transformations. Provide deep insight into Snowflake infrastructure, including cost and pricing models, performance tuning, and resource governance. Support ML Ops/predictive analytics operationalisation - managing updates, performance monitoring, and change rollout rather than building models from scratch. Be a technical mentor and knowledge resource within the More ❯

Data Engineer (Microsoft Azure) Location: London/Hybrid 2-3 days in office Type: 6 months contract Rate: £250 to £275/a day PAYE About the Role We are seeking a Data Engineer to support the design, build, and maintenance of modern data solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will play a key … role in ensuring data is accessible, secure, and efficient, while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet strategic business needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone motivated to learn, develop, and contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Support the development of data pipelines and storage solutions Assist in mapping and … migrating data constructs into the Bank's approved Fabric instance. Contribute to documentation and artefacts that support engineering efforts. Collaborate with senior engineers to establish an operational data model for front-office operations. Participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) development for data storage and transformation solutions. Support the Business Entity Mastering (BEM) to Fabric transformation through pipeline More ❯

Data Engineer l Snowflake l PowerBI l Dynamics F&O l Azure l Finance Reporting l £500 PD l Outside IR35 l End of December l South West - Remote One of my partners are looking for a Data engineer with a strong background in Finance reporting to support clearing a backlog of work that came from … their recent Dynamics F&O Transformation. The contractor will be extracting data from various sources including Dynamics into Snowflake - the requirements gathering etc will be dealt with by the existing team. Core skills needed: Indepth knowledge in Snowflake End to end data lifecycle across data engineering and reporting Reporting in PowerBI Azure perfect candidate will have Dynamics … this is purely based around financial year £500 per day If you're interested in the role and would love more information, please send me your CV ASAP at Data Engineer l Snowflake l PowerBI l Dynamics F&O l Azure l Finance Reporting l £500 PD l Outside IR35 l End of December l South West - Remote More ❯

Robert Half Technology are assisting a cutting edge AI organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - remote working - UK based A Junior Data Engineer who's excited to help build the data foundations that power cutting-edge AI solutions. You'll join a high-impact team working at the intersection of data, analytics, and machine learning - designing pipelines and infrastructure that make innovation possible at scale. Role Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that fuel AI and analytics initiatives. Partner closely with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver clean, structured, and reliable data. Develop robust data transformations in Python and SQL, ensuring performance and accuracy. Work … hands-on with Snowflake to model, optimise, and manage data flows. Continuously improve data engineering practices - from automation to observability. Bring ideas to the table: help shape how data is collected, processed, and leveraged across the business. Profile The Data Engineer will ideally have 2-5 years of experience in data engineering or a More ❯

Data Engineer (Power BI) | 6 Month Contract | Outside IR35 We're seeking a Data Engineer with experience in Power BI to help build and optimise data pipelines and deliver high-quality datasets for business intelligence. You'll ensure that large, complex data flows seamlessly into the reporting layer, enabling analysts and stakeholders to uncover … insight. Location: London Contract: 6 Months (OIR35) Rate: £325-400 p/day Key Responsibilities: Designing and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT pipelines . Integrating data from multiple sources into a centralised warehouse (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Snowflake). Working with Azure Data Factory and cloud-native tooling for data orchestration. Structuring data models to support … Power BI dashboards and reports. Implementing data governance, quality frameworks, and security controls . Partnering with analysts and product owners to align engineering outputs with business requirements. Key Skills: Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases. Hands-on experience with Azure (ADF, Synapse, Data Lake) or AWS/GCP equivalents. Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PySpark). More ❯

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London based Looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our growing data platform team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising large-scale data pipelines and services that … power analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the business. This role is heavily cloud-focused (AWS) and requires strong expertise in Python, Spark, and relational databases. Role Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance data pipelines and workflows. Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code in Python for data ingestion, transformation, and processing. Optimise … and fine-tune query performance on Aurora Postgres and other relational databases. Architect and manage data solutions on AWS using serverless technologies such as Lambda, Glue, Glue Data Catalog, EMR serverless, and API Gateway. Implement and manage large-scale data processing with Spark (Iceberg tables in S3, Gold layer in Aurora Postgres). Collaborate with data More ❯

Data Engineer Active SC essential Croydon - up to 1 day per week £500/day outside until the end of June 2026 Please note, this in an outside IR-35 position on a Statement of Work basis, ideally we would prefer candidates with experience working to those arrangements. Essential skills: AWS Data Engineering Snowflake Databricks Responsibilities: Develop … and manage data models, schemas, and metadata to support analytics and reporting needs. Collaborate with Data Analysts, Scientists, and Business Analysts to ensure data availability and usability. Implement data quality checks, validation routines, and monitoring to ensure data integrity and reliability. Optimise data workflows for performance, cost-efficiency, and maintainability using tools such as … Azure Data Factory, AWS Data Pipeline for Data Orchestration, Databricks, or Apache Spark. Support the integration of data into visualisation platforms (e.g. Power BI, ServiceNow) and other analytical environments. Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy policies. Document data architecture, pipelines, and processes for transparency and knowledge sharing. Contribute to the development of More ❯

Data Engineer l AWS l Data warehouse l snowflake l SQL l Terraform l Python l Serverless l Start up l Stakeholder management l £400 PD l Outside IR35 l 3 months l London - Remote Method Resourcing are partnering with an exciting start up based in London to help the continued growth of their Snowflake data warehouse Core requirements: Maintaining and extending their data warehouse - snowflake Helping improve the self serve nature of the platform Helping to expand and improve BI tool - Mixpanel and Omni Data sanitisation and optimisation - very little data masking Supporting the wider team in their uptake Contract: Outside IR35 3 month contract Remote however, has to be based … in the UK £400 per day Immediate start If you're interested in the role and would love more information please send me your CV ASAP at Data Engineer l AWS l Data warehouse l snowflake l SQL l Terraform l Python l Serverless l Start up l Stakeholder management l £400 PD l Outside IR35 l More ❯

Contract Role – Data AWS Engineer – Northampton/Hybrid – 6 months – Inside IR35 7+ years of experienced in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and architectures on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform. Skilled in scalable, reliable, and efficient data solutions, often using AWS services like S3, Redshift, EMR, Glue, and Kinesis. This involves designing ETL … processes, ensuring data security, and collaborating with other teams for data analysis and business requirements Role Overview: Job Title: Data AWS Engineer Location: Northampton (hybrid: 2-3 days in office) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 6 months Key Responsibilities: Designing and Building Data Pipelines: Creating and implementing data pipelines to move data between different … systems and applications on AWS. Data Warehouse Management: Designing, building, and maintaining data warehouses using AWS services like Redshift. ETL Process Development: Developing and maintaining Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to move and transform data. Data Governance and Security: Implementing data governance and security policies for data storage and processing. Collaboration and Communication: Working with More ❯