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Job summary The post-holder will provide technical expertise and leadership in data engineering, ensuring that data solutions are designed, developed, and deployed in line with NHS and organisational best practices. They will work within the Business Intelligence team to support the delivery of scalable, efficient, and innovative data solutions. Please note that previous applicants need … not apply. Main duties of the job The Lead Data & Systems Architect will oversee the development and implementation of cloud-based data pipelines, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security. They will also support the Head of Data Engineering in defining best practices, supporting team development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The post-holder … will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align data engineering solutions with national and local data strategies. They will ensure that data solutions support operational and analytical needs, contributing to effective decision-making and service improvements across the organisation. About us We are a multi award-winning organisation that has achieved the prestigious Investors in More ❯

Position: Analytics Engineer Location: London (hybrid 3 times a week)Department: ITType: 3 months rolling contractOutside IR35 The client 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, including KPI definition and reporting frameworks. Accountable for data extraction, transforming JSON & XML, utlising high … experience within metadata management. Collaborate with data engineers to develop data, enrich product design and integrate data for predictive models or machine learning. Deliver well-defined, transformed, tested, documented, and code-reviewed datasets for analysis. Evaluate and recommend improvements in data flow, influencing and supporting architects and engineers. To work independently and to manage multiple data More ❯

Data Solution Architect - Conceptual Data Models, Data Vault 2.0, Azure Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 Months My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance brand who urgently require a Data Solution Architect with expertise in Conceptual Data Modelling, Solution Architecture specifically within Data, exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience … of implementing Data Vault 2.0 to join a business-critical Programme ASAP.Your CV will need to clearly state how you are involved in the process of leading/managing/maintaining/uplifted/improving Conceptual Data Models, as well as where you have implemented Data Vault 2.0. Key Requirements: Proven expertise in Data Solution Architecture … working on large, complex Data Programmes Strong experience of Conceptual Data Models (leading/managing/maintaining/uplifted/improving Conceptual Data Models) Strong knowledge of MS Azure stack (including Data Factory (ADF), Data Lake Storage, SQL, Azure ML and Power BI) Proven experience with Snowflake Architecture, including DevOps integration and CI/CD More ❯

Business Intelligence Analyst – Microsoft Fabric (SC Cleared) As part of the build-out of a new data team, our client requires a Business Intelligence Analyst with strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric to design, develop, and deliver a unified analytics interface for stakeholders. The role will consolidate data, dashboards, reports, models, and analytical outputs into a single, user-friendly … Fabric-based experience leveraging Power BI, OneLake, and Fabric’s integrated data engineering and analytics capabilities . The BI Analyst will ensure the solution is visually intuitive, performant, accessible, and aligned with user needs across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Partner with Business Analysts and Product Teams to identify high-impact analytical opportunities and deliver insights using Microsoft Fabric … Power BI, Data Engineering, Data Factory, Lakehouse) . Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) within Fabric to identify patterns, anomalies, and meaningful trends, translating findings into clear visual stories for decision-makers. Work alongside Data Engineers to support data ingestion, transformation, and feature engineering using Fabric’s Data Factory, Lakehouse, and pipelines. Design More ❯

Data Architect (Azure) 6 Month Contract UK Based Via Umbrella Our UK leading life and pensions client are looking for a Data Architect to joun their team on an initial 6 month contract. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture & Design Define and maintain enterprise data architecture standards, models, and frameworks. Design data solutions leveraging Azure services such … as Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks. Data Integration & ETL Develop and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage using Azure Data Factory and Databricks. Governance & Security Implement data governance, security, and compliance practices aligned with financial services regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS). … Performance & Scalability Ensure data solutions are optimized for performance and scalability across large datasets. Collaboration Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver robust data platforms. Innovation Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and best practices in data architecture. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Extensive experience with Azure Data Services: Data More ❯

Contract: Data Engineering Analyst Day Rate: £500 per day via Umbrella Location: Bristol/Gloucestershire Area - 2 days per week onsite (flexible working available) Contract Type: Contract Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Engineering Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in … delivering data-driven insights and solutions, leveraging ETL tools and cloud data platforms to support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities Gather, interpret, and document business requirements from non-technical stakeholders. Perform deep-dive data discovery and analysis using ETL tools and SQL. Develop, optimise, and maintain ETL workflows to support data integration and transformation. Collaborate with … cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and efficient data solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve data issues, ensuring data quality and accuracy. Technical Skills Matillion ETL - strong hands-on experience is essential. SQL - advanced proficiency in data querying and analysis. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical outputs into business-friendly insights. Experience More ❯

Data Engineer £700/day outside IR35 3-month initial contract Remote working - occasional site visits Working with a leading financial services client who are looking for a Data Engineering Consultant. Looking for someone who can act independently and deliver complex data products - work with stakeholders to understand requirements, engineer and deliver products. Data Engineering Consultant, key responsibilities: Work cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders to understand data requirements Expert knowledge of SQL to query, analysis and model data Experience with Snowflake Using DBT for data transforms and modelling Data ingestion using Python Build foundations for business functions to be able to access the correct data and insights Experience 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 a … 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, Data More ❯

Data Engineer Salary: up to £35,000 Location: Home-based with occasional travel to the Newark office/UK Full time: 35 hours per week (Mondays to Fridays) Maternity Cover Contract until April 2027 Closing date for applications: 30 November 2025 First interview: 9/10 December 2025 Second interview: 16 December 2025 About Us The Wildlife Trusts are … big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You As Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts by maintaining and enhancing our data pipelines and infrastructure. You will be responsible … for ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of the federation wide data service system, a data lakehouse, providing key insights and solutions to support decision-making across the organisation and federation, responding to the needs of Wildlife Trusts and the delivery of our 2030 Strategy. Working collaboratively with various teams, you will develop data management solutions, new 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 Python More ❯

of the financial year (March 26) Start ASAP Active SC required Key Responsibilities Dashboard Development: Design and build interactive Tableau dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for stakeholders. Data Engineering: Develop and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and performance across multiple sources. Data Integration: Work with structured and unstructured data from various internal and external systems, applying ETL best practices. Collaboration: Partner with analysts, data scientists, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Performance Optimisation: Monitor and tune Tableau Server performance, ensuring efficient query execution and user experience. Governance & Security: Implement data governance standards and ensure compliance with Home Office security protocols. Essential … Skills & Experience Proven experience in Tableau development (Desktop and Server) with strong visualisation and storytelling skills. Solid background in data engineering, including ETL processes and data pipeline development. Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data warehousing solutions. Strong understanding 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 me, Dan … 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 other More ❯

Senior Data Architect Our client is currently undergoing a major digital transformation with data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background within cloud technologies, data governance & data architecture. They are looking to appoint a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of their enterprise data engineering strategy. This is a strategic … high-impact role where you will work closely with the Data Systems Manager to ensure that all solutions meet the data governance standards and cybersecurity requirements. You will work across all areas of the enterprise to deliver and maintain the Digital Services strategy. Hybrid working – 2 days Outside IR35 Key skills/experience Significant experience in data … Microsoft Fabric and Dataverse. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in designing modular architecture and master data management. Key responsibilities Designing & implementing scalable/secure, compliant data solutions across cloud environments. Developing data models and ensuring alignment with architectural standards. Taking the leading for More ❯

Data Analyst – SC Cleared - AWSWe’re looking for a Data Analyst (SFIA Level 4) to join a high-profile government data transformation programme. The role will support an existing team, working across data modelling, analytics, and performance optimisation within the AWS Athena environment.This is not a data engineering or build role; it’s focused … on understanding, analysing, and optimising existing data models and SQL scripts to improve efficiency, structure, and insight quality.Due to the nature of the role, active SC clearance is required.Key Responsibilities Analyse and interpret existing SQL/NoSQL scripts, optimising performance and accuracy. Review, document, and enhance data models in AWS Athena and related warehousing environments. Provide insight and … recommendations on data modelling standards, table structures, and query logic. Support the wider MIDAS analytical and engineering team on data validation and reporting improvements. Contribute to the delivery of a robust data warehousing and analytics environment in AWS. Produce technical documentation and maintain clear audit trails of analysis work. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a More ❯

Robert Half have partnered with one of our Pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations to help them recruit for an experience Snowflake Data Engineer on an initial 6 months experienced based out of their London office. You will play a key role in designing and managing our Snowflake data warehouse and leveraging dbt (Data Build Tool) to transform raw data into reliable, analysis-ready datasets that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and innovation. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to support manufacturing, quality, and supply chain data workflows. Implement and manage data transformation models using dbt to standardise and validate datasets. Optimise and monitor performance of Snowflake data warehouse environments. Collaborate with cross … functional teams (Data Scientists, Quality, Manufacturing, IT) to define data requirements and deliver reliable data solutions. Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows using modern orchestration and integration tools (e.g., Airflow, Fivetran, or similar). Implement data governance, lineage, and documentation best practices. Support business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) by ensuring data accessibility More ❯

Sr.Databricks Engineer (AWS) Location: Glasgow Duration: 31/12/2026 Days on site: 2-3 Rate: £402/day on Umbrella Role Description: We are currently migrating our data pipelines from AWS to Databricks, and are seeking a Senior Databricks Engineer to lead and contribute to this transformation. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on … designing, building, and optimizing scalable data solutions using the Databricks platform. Key Responsibilities: Lead the migration of existing AWS-based data pipelines to Databricks. Design and implement scalable data engineering solutions using Apache Spark on Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into efficient pipelines. Optimize performance and cost … efficiency of Databricks workloads. Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows for Databricks using GitLab or similar tools. Ensure data quality and reliability through robust unit testing and validation frameworks. Implement best practices for data governance, security, and access control within Databricks. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers. Must-Have Skills: Strong hands-on experience with 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 - ETL Developer + 515 per day + Long term contract - 6-12 months + SC is required for this role. + Telford - at least 2 days per week Key Skills: + ETL based solutions + Oracle RDS ETL Developer - Talend/Oracle RDS We're expanding our data engineering capability to meet growing demand across … programme - supporting ongoing work on the DPRS regime and taking on new challenges with the CARF regime. We're looking for an experienced ETL Developer to join our established data engineering team. You'll help deliver high-quality data management and ETL solutions across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of one … of our core project teams, you'll take ownership of solution delivery while also contributing to our shared Talend framework and supporting the wider data delivery function. What you'll be working on: Developing and maintaining ETL solutions using Talend within our existing framework and patterns Working with Oracle RDS databases Contributing to the continuous improvement of our CI More ❯

Data Engineer - ETL Developer + £515 per day + Long term contract - 6-12 months + SC is required for this role. + Telford - at least 2 days per week Key Skills: + ETL based solutions + Oracle RDS ETL Developer - Talend/Oracle RDS We're expanding our data engineering capability to meet growing demand across … programme - supporting ongoing work on the DPRS regime and taking on new challenges with the CARF regime. We're looking for an experienced ETL Developer to join our established data engineering team. You'll help deliver high-quality data management and ETL solutions across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of one … of our core project teams, you'll take ownership of solution delivery while also contributing to our shared Talend framework and supporting the wider data delivery function. What you'll be working on: Developing and maintaining ETL solutions using Talend within our existing framework and patterns Working with Oracle RDS databases Contributing to the continuous improvement of our CI 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 data sources, ensuring 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 strong attention to detail. More ❯

Data Engineer - ETL Developer + £510 to £530 per day + Long term contract - 6-12 months + SC is required for this role. + Telford - atleast 2 days per week Key Skills: + ETL based solutions + Oracle RDS ETL Developer - Talend/Oracle RDS We're expanding our data engineering capability to meet growing demand … programme - supporting ongoing work on the DPRS regime and taking on new challenges with the CARF regime. We're looking for an experienced ETL Developer to join our established data engineering team. You'll help deliver high-quality data management and ETL solutions across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of one … of our core project teams, you'll take ownership of solution delivery while also contributing to our shared Talend framework and supporting the wider data delivery function. What you'll be working on: Developing and maintaining ETL solutions using Talend within our existing framework and patterns Working with Oracle RDS databases Contributing to the continuous improvement of our CI More ❯

Data Engineer - ETL Developer + 510 to 530 per day + Long term contract - 6-12 months + SC is required for this role. + Telford - atleast 2 days per week Key Skills: + ETL based solutions + Oracle RDS ETL Developer - Talend/Oracle RDS We're expanding our data engineering capability to meet growing demand … programme - supporting ongoing work on the DPRS regime and taking on new challenges with the CARF regime. We're looking for an experienced ETL Developer to join our established data engineering team. You'll help deliver high-quality data management and ETL solutions across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of one … of our core project teams, you'll take ownership of solution delivery while also contributing to our shared Talend framework and supporting the wider data delivery function. What you'll be working on: Developing and maintaining ETL solutions using Talend within our existing framework and patterns Working with Oracle RDS databases Contributing to the continuous improvement of our CI More ❯

CONTRACT PALANTIR DATA ENGINEER - DV CLEARED NEW OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A HIGHLY SECURE DELIVERY PROGRAMME FOR A DV CLEARED PALANTIR FOUNDRY DATA ENGINEER. Contract opportunity for a Palantir Data Engineer to support cutting-edge National Security projects Up to £650 per day (Outside IR35) DV clearance is essential Based full-time onsite in London … delivery team off the back of major success in the secure consultancy space. As part of a key programme of work, we are looking to build an additional Palantir Data Engineering team to help deliver mission-impacting solutions within a fast-paced, secure environment. WE NEED THE PALANTIR DATA ENGINEER TO HAVE... Proven experience building and deploying … applications using Palantir Foundry Strong software/data engineering background - Computer Science, Physics, Maths, Data Science. Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript Experience solving technical problems involving cloud, infrastructure, data pipelines, or full-stack apps Ability to design and manage Ontologies and build applications using Foundry tools like Workshop Strong communication skills to collaborate with 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 automation. Key More ❯