Senior Software/Data Engineer (Contract) at Softwire, London Area, £500-£585 per day

Senior Software Developer / Data Engineer - (Contract Outside IR35)

In brief

We’re looking for well-rounded software developers with experience in data engineering, with a proven ability to tackle complex data challenges, make an excellent impression on clients, and have a high impact on the output of your entire team.

We provide a supportive environment with a strong focus on individual career progression, where you will have both the mentorship and project opportunities you need to develop your technical skills.

You’ll work in a team alongside other talented developers and data engineers, supported by a Technical Lead. Projects span a range of sizes and multiple sectors and technologies.

The role

Experience and qualifications

You have 4+ years’ experience and a breadth & depth of technical knowledge & expertise, particularly in data engineering, and can solve technical challenges across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure. You have strong experience in Data Engineering and understanding of the following technologies:

• Python
• Azure
• SQL
• Terraform
• Experience in the below would also be beneficial
• Polars
• Temporal
• React / TypeScript

You are a fast learner, and can leverage your existing expertise to quickly become effective in unfamiliar tech stacks and novel situations, as well as rapidly acquire client/sector knowledge

You have a good understanding of best practice principles for technical architecture, and are comfortable applying these in unfamiliar situations to design new systems

You are a talented leader who can employ strong technical delivery processes to promote effective teams.

You are a strong communicator who can explain technical concepts effectively to non-technical people and impress clients.

Your Approach

• You are passionate about leveraging technology to deliver great outcomes for clients and end users
• You are focused on effective delivery – ensuring great technical quality and efficient, high-value output
• You want to help our clients increase their technical maturity, while remaining sensitive to their business needs
• You enjoy collaborating with designers and product owners to innovate and devise great technical solutions to meet user needs
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced, changing environments

The Offer

• Day rate of £500-585pd Outside IR35
• A remote-first contract, with very occasional travel to London