5 contract data engineer jobs found in Leeds, west yorkshire

AI / Python Engineer Location: Leeds (1 day per week) Day Rate: £450–£500 per day (potentially some wiggle room for the right person) Contract length: 3-month initial contract (high likelihood of extension) IR35: Outside IR35 SC Clearance will be required We’re working with a growing tech consultancy based in Leeds who have recently secured a significant extension on a long-term government programme. This is genuinely interesting, high-impact work focused on secure, real-time systems within a defence setting, with a strong roadmap spanning the next couple of years. They’re now looking for an AI-focused Python Engineer to join the team. This role sits at the intersection of AI, mobile, and secure cloud systems. You’ll be working on a cutting-edge application focused on military medical data and real-time communications, helping to design and deliver intelligent features that operate reliably in highly secure environments. What you’ll be...

Azure DevOps Engineer Outside IR35 | £400-£450 per day | 6-month initial contract Leeds (up to 2 days onsite per week) We're seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and supporting scalable cloud platforms. This position centres on driving CI/CD excellence, automating infrastructure, and enabling engineering teams to deliver securely and efficiently. Key responsibilities: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments (dev, test, production) Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches Support and optimise cloud-based platforms within Azure Promote and embed DevOps and DevSecOps best practices across delivery teams What we're looking for: Strong experience within Azure, particularly in data-driven environments (Databricks exposure highly beneficial) Proficiency with CI/CD tooling such as Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions Hands-on experience with Terraform or Bicep for...

Job Title: Data Tech Lead Location: Leeds / Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially Contract: Competitive daily rate, Outside IR35 Why Apply? This is a high-impact contract opportunity for an experienced Data Tech Lead to play a key role in a major data platform initiative within a complex Azure environment. The role sits at the intersection of hands-on technical depth and strategic architectural decision-making, working across both engineering teams and senior stakeholders to bring clarity, structure, and direction to an evolving data landscape. Job Responsibilities Lead a comprehensive discovery and assessment of an existing data platform and architecture Map current-state data systems and identify gaps, risks, and dependencies Evaluate alignment between existing architecture and future-state data strategy Provide clear, structured recommendations to support strategic decision-making Work hands-on with data engineers where required Engage with senior...

Job Title: Data Tech Lead Location: Leeds/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially Contract: Competitive daily rate, Outside IR35 Why Apply? This is a high-impact contract opportunity for an experienced Data Tech Lead to play a key role in a major data platform initiative within a complex Azure environment. The role sits at the intersection of hands-on technical depth and strategic architectural decision-making, working across both engineering teams and senior stakeholders to bring clarity, structure, and direction to an evolving data landscape. Job Responsibilities Lead a comprehensive discovery and assessment of an existing data platform and architecture Map current-state data systems and identify gaps, risks, and dependencies Evaluate alignment between existing architecture and future-state data strategy Provide clear, structured recommendations to support strategic decision-making Work hands-on with data engineers where required Engage with senior...

🚨 Test Evidence Analyst / Tester – Contract Opportunity 🚨 Outside IR35 £450-475/ day 1x day a week in Leeds 🔐 Clearance Must be eligible for SC clearance (current or recently lapsed preferred) We’re working with a small, specialist consultancy delivering into a high-profile government programme, and they’re looking for a Test Evidence Analyst / Tester to join the team. This role is focused on a mobile application project (Kotlin-based) involving medical data , including cutting-edge features like speech-to-text using domain-specific language models . You’ll play a key role in manual testing, building regression packs, and producing high-quality test evidence documentation to support assurance processes. Strong documentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate test outcomes are essential. 💼 The Role Manual testing with a strong focus on documentation & evidence but also working with the engineers on automating where...