Data Engineer - Hybrid - Contract

An experienced Data Engineer is required to support a major data transformation and cloud modernisation programme within a leading financial services organisation.

This is a hands-on delivery role focused on designing scalable data pipelines, migrating legacy data assets and developing enterprise-grade data solutions using Databricks, Python, SQL and Oracle. The successful contractor will work closely with architects, analysts and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into reliable technical solutions.

• Strong commercial experience as a hands-on Data Engineer
• Practical expertise in Databricks
• Advanced SQL and strong Python development skills
• Extensive experience working with Oracle databases
• Proven experience designing and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines
• Experience integrating data from multiple enterprise systems
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and data migration
• Strong understanding of data modelling, performance optimisation and data quality
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable fixes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate independently
• Banking, financial services or another regulated-industry background would be advantageous
• Exposure to Azure data services, CI/CD, data governance or lineage would be beneficial

• £450-£460 per day
• Inside IR35
• Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
• Hybrid working with three days per week on-site in London
• ASAP start
• Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale cloud and data transformation programme
• Work within a complex, highly regulated enterprise environment