Data Engineer | Contract

Turn messy, fragmented data into something the business can actually trust.

Data Engineer | 6 Month Contract

The Client A major UK organisation operating multiple well-known brands at scale. Following recent ERP and finance system changes, they're investing heavily in modernising reporting and building a reliable, transparent data platform to support future growth.

The Project You'll join a programme rebuilding critical financial reporting - including complex margin and rebate calculations that directly impact commercial performance.

Alongside this, you'll design and deliver scalable data pipelines in Azure, creating a repeatable blueprint that can be rolled out across multiple business units as the organisation moves away from Legacy systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain robust data pipelines across Azure
• Develop workflows using Databricks and/or Synapse
• Transform raw data (CSV, Excel, etc.) into clean, reliable datasets
• Translate complex pricing and margin logic into scalable data models
• Improve data quality, validation, and performance
• Support the transition away from Legacy reporting tools
• Contribute to scalable, reusable data architecture

Tech Stack: Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, SQL

What They're Looking For

• Strong Azure data engineering experience
• Proven track record delivering ETL/ELT pipelines in production
• Solid SQL and data transformation skills
• Experience working with large, complex datasets
• Ability to work closely with business stakeholders and translate requirements into solutions

Contract Details

• Day Rate: £450-£550 - Outside
• Duration: 6 months (likely extension)
• Location: West Yorkshire/Hybrid

• Strong Azure data engineering experience
• Proven track record delivering ETL/ELT pipelines in production
• Solid SQL and data transformation skills
• Experience working with large, complex datasets
• Ability to work closely with business stakeholders and translate requirements into solutions