5 of 5 Permanent Data Engineer Jobs in Northampton

Principal Data Engineer, Outside IR35, Fully Remote (UK ONLY) – Databricks & Streaming Expertise A leading consultancy is partnering with a major transport operator on a high-impact rail infrastructure programme. We're seeking a Principal Data Engineer with deep expertise in Databricks, Spark Streaming, and Azure data services, particularly around streaming data sources and real … time telemetry. Project Overview This role is part of a strategic initiative to modernise data infrastructure across the rail network. You'll architect and optimise streaming data solutions that deliver operational insights and enable real-time decision-making. Key Skills Required Extensive experience with Databricks, especially in streaming data pipelines Strong hands-on experience with Spark Streaming … Solid background in Azure data services, including: Azure Synapse Azure Data Factory (ADF) Databricks Proven ability to work with streaming data sources and real-time telemetry Ideally some experience with Scala Ability to work with large-scale, fast-moving datasets in production environments Consultancy background with experience delivering complex data solutions for enterprise clients Principal-Level More ❯

Lead Data Engineer Salary: Up to £80,000 I am working with a leading Microsoft partner that is currently recruiting for a Lead Data Engineer to join their growing team. This organisation is driving digital transformation for businesses across the UK, specialising in delivering innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, Azure and emerging technologies like … Microsoft Fabric. Their mission is to help organisations unlock the full potential of their data through modern, cloud-first architectures. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a team of technical consultants while also contributing to the design and delivery of cutting-edge data solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for: Leading … of Technical Consultants, driving engagement and development. Overseeing resource planning, scheduling, and performance management. Collaborating with architects, analysts, and stakeholders to scope and deliver projects. Designing and implementing scalable data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Data Factory and Databricks. To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven leadership experience within data engineering or data More ❯

Senior Data Engineer Contract Role Outside IR35 | £500-525/day | Milton Keynes or Manchester | Hybrid | Initial 7 Months We have a new Senior Data Engineer contract opportunity with a global leading client with offices in both Manchester and Milton Keynes. You'll join a high-impact team focused on rebuilding and optimising data pipelines … into a Databricks Lakehouse environment, enabling clean, scalable, and high-quality data delivery for analytics and reporting. This is outside IR35, requires 1 day per week on-site, and offers an initial 7-month contract with an immediate start and strong potential for extension on a greenfield project. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and optimise data pipelines using ELT …/ETL best practices. Migrate and transform data into a Databricks Lakehouse architecture. Ensure data quality, reliability, and scalability for analytics and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions aligned with business needs. Support production environments and troubleshoot performance issues. Ideal Candidate 7+ years in Data Engineering with strong experience in cloud-based data platforms. More ❯

Senior Data Engineer 6 Month initial contract Hybrid role (up to 3 times a week in London) Start ASAP £500 - £540 per day Inside IR35 Azure/Python/SQL/ELT experience *Please note that this role requires security clearance due to the nature of the project Essential Skills & Experience 10+ years' experience in Data Engineering … years of hands-on Azure Databricks experience delivering production-grade solutions. Strong programming proficiency in Python and Spark (PySpark) or Scala, with the ability to build scalable and efficient data processing applications. Advanced understanding of data warehousing concepts, including dimensional modelling, ETL/ELT patterns, and modern data integration architectures. Extensive experience working with Azure data services, particularly Azure Data Factory, Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, and related components within the Azure ecosystem. Demonstrable experience designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale datasets and complex data pipelines in cloud environments. Proven capability in data architecture design, including the development and optimisation of end-to-end data pipelines for performance, reliability, and More ❯

Are you passionate about data quality and ready to shape the future of testing at a world-class institution? Join The Open University as a Test Engineer and play a pivotal role in delivering robust, reliable, and high-performing data solutions that support our strategic goals. About the Role The strategic use of data is fundamental … to achieving the Open University's institutional goals. Reporting to the Director of Data Technology within the CIO Portfolio, this pivotal Test Engineering role will focus on establishing and operating the Data Technology Capability at the Open University. This appointment requires a skilled professional in software and data quality assurance, with proven experience in modern testing frameworks … expertise in test automation, quality engineering processes, defect management, and integration testing. The successful candidate will leverage these capabilities to ensure the delivery of robust, reliable, and high-performing data solutions. The Test Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing test strategies for the Azure Data Platform and will act as the primary contact for all More ❯