53 contract data engineer jobs found in London

Join a tech-driven financial services business as a GCP Data Engineer and help turn complex data into valuable business insights. Salary: £550 per day GCP Data Engineer - Financial Services - Outside IR35 - Hybrid We're looking for an experienced GCP Data Engineer to join a tech-driven financial services business on an initial 3-month contract basis (extension likely, Outside IR35). You'll join a small, high-performing data team responsible for ingesting and processing large volumes of customer data, allowing the business to draw actionable business insights. Reporting into the Head of Data, you'll bring strong commercial experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), alongside expertise in DBT for data transformation, data modelling, and building robust ETL/ELT pipelines. This is a highly technical engineering role where you'll play a key part in designing, developing, and optimising scalable data solutions. Location: Remote first, 1 day per week in South West London or...

GCP Data Engineer - Financial Services - Outside IR35 - Hybrid We're looking for a an experienced GCP Data Engineer to join a tech driven financial services business on an initial 3 month contract basis (extension likely, Outside IR35). You'll join a small, high-performing data team responsible for ingesting and processing large volumes of customer data allowing the business to draw actionable business insights. Reporting into the Head of Data, you'll bring strong commercial experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), alongside expertise in DBT for data transformation, data modelling, and building robust ETL/ELT pipelines. This is a highly technical engineering role where you'll play a key part in designing, developing, and optimising scalable data solutions. Location: Remote first, 1 day per week in South West London or 4 days per month Key requirements: Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Proven expertise using DBT as a...

Contract - AI Data Engineer (Azure) Job description Job Title: AI Data Engineer (Azure) Location: London Hybrid. Travel to the London office 2 days a week Duration: 6 months Contract Start Date: ASAP Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte. The Role We are looking for a highly skilled AI Data Engineer (Contractor) specialising in Azure to join our Digital Innovation team, supporting cutting-edge data and analytics use cases across Tax & Legal. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong AI/GenAI data pipeline expertise with hands-on...

Contract Outside IR35 Senior Data Engineer- Energy Trading - London Up to £600 per day *Only candidates with Power / Gas / LNG / Oil / Ags / Metals commercial experience will be considered* Global Energy Trading company is embarking on a new Digitalisation Program, to transform how data is managed and utilised within the Energy business. The ambition is to deliver next generation of big data infrastructure, develop a range of data-driven, highly automated data pipelines to facilitate and enhance the trading business, as well as optimisation of physical assets. Working together with the Data Team, you will be developing the next generation of Data Infrastructure. Working with data pipelines, data management, and data analysis to help automate and optimise business. The role will require versatility as the individual will be required to work on Python related projects in addition. The role Develop, construct, test and maintain data pipelines...

Senior Data Engineer (HealthTech – Data Platform Engineering) 6-month rolling contract | Hybrid (1 day onsite per week) | Outside IR35 We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to join a fast-growing HealthTech company building a modern, cloud-native data platform. You’ll design and deliver scalable, production-grade data pipelines that power analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making across the business This is a highly practical engineering role focused on integrating core operational systems into a Snowflake-based platform using Fivetran, Azure, and Python What you'll Do: Design, build, and maintain scalable ELT data pipelines across the platform Implement and mana ge Fivetran connectors for key data sources Build reliable integrations fr om Azure Cosmos DB a nd SQL Ser ver in to Snowflake Develop Python-based ingestion and transformation workflows Ensure data quality through validation, monitoring, and automated checks...

Data Engineer (SC & NPPV3 Cleared) - Contract (Outside IR35) Location: London (3 days onsite per week) Duration: 3 months (initial) Rate: Up to £570 per day (Outside IR35) Start: ASAP We are currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer for an urgent contract opportunity with a London-based client click apply for full job details

Contract Outside IR35 Senior Data Engineer/Python/C# Developer - Energy Trading - London Up to £600 per day *Only candidates with Power/Gas/LNG/Oil/Ags/Metals commercial experience will be considered* Global Energy Trading company is embarking on a new Digitalisation Program, to transform how data is managed and utilised within the Energy business. The ambition is to deliver next generation of big data infrastructure, develop a range of data-driven, highly automated data pipelines to facilitate and enhance the trading business, as well as optimisation of physical assets. Working together with the Data Team, you will be developing the next generation of Data Infrastructure. Working with data pipelines, data management, and data analysis to help automate and optimise business. The role will require versatility as the individual will be required to work on Python and/or C# related projects in addition. The role Develop, construct, test and maintain data pipelines...

Senior Data Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract (Insurance Client) About the role Softwire is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong knowledge of Python (including PySpark) and SQL, and a good understanding of software engineering best practices (including SDLC, CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps) to join an established small team working on delivering a data & analytics platform in Microsoft Fabric for a speciality insurance provider. This is a senior, hands-on role that will require owning and delivering workstreams independently while supporting a junior team member. Key Responsibilities Building new ingestion pipelines in Microsoft Fabric using Python (PySpark) notebooks Modelling data for consumption in Power BI through a dimensional gold warehouse layer and a semantic model Improving platform performance Working across cross-functional areas such as logging, monitoring (with Azure Log Analytics and Fabric) and data governance (within...

Postgres Data Engineer - Outside IR35 / Remote We are looking for 3 to 4 Postgres data engineers from junior to senior level. You will have the following experience: - Good proficiency of SQL - Working experience on PostgreSQL - Experience in data analysis and data transformation - Experience in data remediations and data fix in production environment - Maintain highly scalable PostgreSQL and SQL database solutions. - Build, and Profile and optimize complex SQL queries, views, indexes, and stored procedures - Deliver robust ETL/ELT data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data This will be on a 3 month contract (outside IR35) and is based remotely. Candidates need to be based in the UK. To be considered please send over your latest CV. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market...

Contract Data Engineering Manager - Outside IR35 - £650-£710 per day Role: Contract Data Engineering Manager Determination: Outside IR35 Technologies: Azure / Typical Data Engineering Stack Location: London - 2-3 days per week Duration: 6 months with view to extend Our client, a Private Equity organization are on the lookout for a Contract Data Engineering Manager. This role is pivotal in that this organization is currently undergoing a huge AI & Data Transformation and we need a Contract Data Engineering Manager to come on board and help facilitate delivery as they go through a critical stage. We need this Contract Data Engineering Manager to have good leadership skills and be able to partner alongside the VP Data effectively to support company goals. Whilst not out and out hands on as a Contract Data Engineering Manager, we do require that capability in order to step in and support or indeed challenge where necessary. If this role sounds like...

Contract Data Engineer - Specialty Insurance Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Hybrid / London Rate: £475 - £500 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP An experienced Data Engineer is required to take ownership of the build of a data pipeline to consolidate bordereaux reporting data into a standardised, reporting-ready structure. This is a hands-on delivery role sitting within the BI team, where you will act as the sole Data Engineer on the project, responsible for end-to-end pipeline development, design, and delivery. You will be building scalable Azure Databricks-based data pipelines, working independently to define and implement robust, production-ready solutions that support reporting and downstream analytics. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the end-to-end build of a scalable ETL pipeline in Azure Databricks to ingest and consolidate bordereaux reporting data Design and implement data ingestion processes leveraging existing email-based...

Contract Data Engineer - Specialty Insurance Contract Length: 6 months Location: Hybrid/London Rate: £475 - £500 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP An experienced Data Engineer is required to take ownership of the build of a data pipeline to consolidate bordereaux reporting data into a standardised, reporting-ready structure. This is a hands-on delivery role sitting within the BI team, where you will act as the sole Data Engineer on the project, responsible for end-to-end pipeline development, design, and delivery. You will be building scalable Azure Databricks-based data pipelines, working independently to define and implement robust, production-ready solutions that support reporting and downstream analytics. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the end-to-end build of a scalable ETL pipeline in Azure Databricks to ingest and consolidate bordereaux reporting data Design and implement data ingestion processes leveraging existing email-based...

Robert Half have partnered with a global cyber security organisation to recruit for a Data Ring-Fencing Analyst to join the Enterprise Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team, leading the technical implementation of the organisation’s global privacy strategy. This role is responsible for designing and implementing technological safeguards that protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with global regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging data sovereignty laws. You will act as the bridge between Legal/Privacy requirements and technical execution, ensuring data processing environments are strictly partitioned and resilient - and will be expected to build “Privacy by Design” into the customer experience journey. Responsibilities: Lead the creation and rollout of a comprehensive Data Ring-Fencing control framework. Define and enforce logical and physical separation protocols for high-sensitivity data environments (PII, PCI, and Intellectual...

Data Engineer - Python, Azure, Snowflake, Large-Scale Enterprise Environment - OUTSIDE IR35 We're looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our enterprise data organisation and help shape the next generation of our cloud-native data platform. If you enjoy solving complex data problems at scale, building robust pipelines, and working with modern tooling across Azure and Snowflake , this is the kind of role where your work genuinely moves the needle. What you'll be working on: Designing and building high-performance data pipelines using Python and SQL Developing scalable ELT/ETL workflows across Azure Data Factory , Azure Functions , Databricks , or similar cloud services Implementing and optimising Snowflake data models, warehouses, and performance tuning Partnering with product, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver clean, reliable, well-documented data Contributing to enterprise-wide data governance, quality frameworks, and best practices...

Data Engineer/Analyst London, Soho - 2 days a week onsite £450pd - £500pd, Outside IR35 3-month contract, potential for extension Our client, a renowned global advertising and creative agency, is looking for a Data specialist to join them on a contract basis Founded in the 80s, they now have offices in New York, Singapore and Shanghai and have worked with major names such as Audi, Google and Heinz They need someone who can utilise Power BI to deliver dashboards, but also has strong data engineering capabilities to manage and develop the underlying Datawarehouse We are looking for: Essential: SQL, Azure & Power BI Data environment: Azure-based Nice to have: Fabric Industry nice to have: media/advertising experience (or agency environment understanding) would be an advantage Interested to hear more? I would be more than happy to discuss the role in more detail

Lead Data Engineer (Azure Synapse | Synapse Notebooks | Azure DevOps) Contract 6-month initial term, with strong likelihood of extension Up to c £500 per day Outside IR35 Remote or hybrid (West London office if preferred) We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to play a key role in the development of a modern Azure data platform, with a strong focus on Azure Synapse, Synapse notebooks and engineering best practice . This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys owning solutions from requirements through to deployment, working closely with business stakeholders and delivering robust, production-grade data platforms. You will be responsible for: Designing and developing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and reusable data products Building and maintaining Azure Synapse solutions, with particular emphasis on Synapse notebooks, Serverless SQL and Synapse pipelines...

SOC Engineer - CRIBL - SPLUNK - London, Hybrid - £520 p/d Outside IR35 - SC Cleared One of our public sector clients is looking for an experienced SOC Engineer to join them for a 6 month initial contract. They are offering £520 per day OUTSIDE IR35 . Our client is based in London and they are offering hybrid working, with 2 days per week onsite. T his role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance. As the SOC Engineer you will design, build and optimise the security data pipeline underpinning a UK public sector Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on engineering role centred on Cribl Stream and Splunk Enterprise Security: you will own end-to-end log onboarding, shape and route telemetry through Cribl, and ensure high-quality, normalised data lands in Splunk to drive reliable detection. Working alongside SOC analysts and wider engineering teams,...

Senior C# Engineer – .NET 8/9, AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS – OUTSIDE IR35 £700–£800/day • 100% Remote • 11-month rolling contract Takeaway: Lead the architecture and build of a greenfield SaaS platform as a deeply senior, hands-on C# engineer, with heavy emphasis on deep .NET engineering , high-performance distributed systems , and real-world AWS serverless delivery . You’ll also have the opportunity to develop hands-on skills with Claude Code , one of the most advanced AI-assisted development tools in the industry. Role Overview: You’ll operate as the technical spearhead for a greenfield product build, reporting to the Director of Engineering. Expect deep backend engineering, distributed system design, and high-quality serverless delivery, plus the chance to adopt modern AI-assisted development practices as part of your workflow. What You’ll Bring: Senior/Staff-level backend mastery in C# and .NET 8/9 , with the ability to architect and lead...

This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must be eligible for UK SC and DV clearance and hold UK citizenship. Opening: Join the Mission At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world-class security shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs-based consultancy dedicated to solving the most complex data assurance challenges in the UK public sector. Currently, we working on a landmark transformation of a cross-government secure IT system. This is an exciting opportunity to help architect a private cloud environment from the ground up and modernize the end-user services that power national decision-making. We don't believe in ʺbilling by the hourʺ or rigid hierarchies; we are a lean, expert team focused on delivering high-impact technical outcomes. If you are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and wants to see your engineering or architectural decisions shape the future of sovereign security, we want to talk to you....

This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must be eligible for UK SC and DV clearance and hold UK Citizenship. Opening: Join the Mission At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world-class security shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs-based consultancy dedicated to solving the most complex data assurance challenges in the UK public sector. Currently, we are working on a landmark transformation of a cross-government secure IT system. This is an exciting opportunity to help architect a private cloud environment from the ground up and modernize the end-user services that power national decision-making. We don't believe in ʺbilling by the hourʺ or rigid hierarchies; we are a lean, expert team focused on delivering high-impact technical outcomes. If you are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and wants to see your engineering or architectural decisions shape the future of sovereign security, we want to talk to...