16 contract data engineer jobs found in London

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...

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...

Internal Title: Senior Full Stack Developer Location: London, UK (Hybrid - typically 1-2 days per month in office) Contract: Permanent, Full-time OR Outside IR35 Contract, 6 months with view to extend Day Rate (contract): £500-550 per day Package (perm): £70,000 - £80,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below) About Appvia Appvia is a specialist cloud, platform, and solutions engineering consultancy, helping organisations modernise software systems, improve developer productivity, and adopt cloud-native practices that enable long-term, sustainable delivery. Our software engineering capability focuses on modern application development, domain-driven design, and improving delivery outcomes through better architecture, testing, and developer experience. We work across complex, high-impact environments in both the public and private sector, delivering solutions where quality, scalability, and reliability are critical. About The Role We're hiring...

Data Engineer - Quantexa Contract: 6 months Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) Daily rate: £500 outside IR35 Currently hold a Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it . A leading global consultancy is seeking experienced Senior Data Engineers to join a major data transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer with strong Quantexa expertise to deliver enterprise-scale solutions across complex data environments, working on high-impact projects for well-known organisations. As a Senior Data Engineer , you'll play a key role in designing and implementing Quantexa solutions, developing scalable data pipelines, and collaborating with architects, technical leads, and client stakeholders to deliver robust, production-ready platforms. Responsibilities Design, build, and optimise Quantexa data ingestion pipelines using Scala, Spark, and Databricks Configure Quantexa components including Entity Resolution, Scoring, and...

DATA ENGINEER 6-MONTH CONTRACT REMOTE £400 - £450 per day (Outside IR35) This position as a Analytics Engineer offers the opportunity to join a leading travel company based near West London, currently undergoing a major cloud data transformation. THE COMPANY This established Pharma brand is known for its innovation and commitment to delivering seamless customer experiences through data. With a focus on modernising its data platforms, the company is investing in Snowflake and cloud-native tooling to better understand customer journeys, improve operations, and fuel growth. Contractors and perm hires we've placed here consistently highlight the collaborative culture, exciting technical challenges, and strong support from leadership. THE ROLE As a Analytics Engineer, you will play a crucial role in a data transformation program, focusing on optimising data pipelines and enabling cloud-driven insights. You will also be responsible for post-project...

Automation Test Engineer | Outside IR35 | Remote Are you an experienced QA Automation Test Engineer who enjoys improving software quality through a blend of automation and hands-on testing? We're looking for someone with a strong technical testing background who can help deliver reliable, secure and accessible digital services within a collaborative Agile environment. The Role You'll be responsible for designing, executing and maintaining both manual and automated test activities across web applications and APIs. Working closely with developers, product teams and stakeholders, you'll ensure high-quality releases through robust test coverage, continuous improvement and early defect identification. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain automated browser test suites using Ruby, Selenium and Cucumber/Gherkin. Execute comprehensive manual testing, including functional, regression and exploratory testing. Create detailed test cases, record defects clearly and work...

Agentic AI Engineer - Outside IR35 | Fully Remote | 12-Month Contract | Role: Agentic AI Engineer Location: Fully Remote Contract Length: 12 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 I'm working with an innovative MedTech organisation at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare solutions. They are looking for a highly skilled Agentic AI Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract and help scale cutting-edge intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Design and build agentic AI systems using modern LLM frameworks Develop and deploy Generative AI solutions across production environments Work with structured and unstructured data using Python & PySpark Implement Claude Code/LLM-based workflows for Real Time decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing platforms Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with regulatory requirements Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with Agentic AI...

Agentic AI Engineer - Outside IR35 | Fully Remote | 12-Month Contract | Role: Agentic AI Engineer Location: Fully Remote Contract Length: 12 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 I 'm working with an innovative MedTech organisation at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare solutions. They are looking for a highly skilled Agentic AI Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract and help scale cutting-edge intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Design and build agentic AI systems using modern LLM frameworks Develop and deploy Generative AI solutions across production environments Work with structured and unstructured data using Python & PySpark Implement Claude Code / LLM-based workflows for real-time decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing platforms Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with regulatory requirements Key Skills & Experience...

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...

Analytics Engineer l DBT Core l DBT Cloud l Bigquery l Data modelling l data warehouse l SQL l End-to-end l 6-Month Contract | £500- £520 per day | Outside IR35 l Hybrid London We 're working with a fast-moving, product-led business looking for an Analytics Engineer to support their data team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role sitting between data engineering and analytics - building clean, reliable data models that power reporting and decision-making across the business. You 'll be working closely with BI and engineering teams, owning dbt models end-to-end and helping improve data quality, performance, and overall usability. What you 'll be doing: Building and maintaining dbt models for analytics and reporting Developing well-structured data models (staging marts) Working with stakeholders to turn business requirements into scalable datasets Improving data quality, testing, and documentation...

Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract (Energy Client) About the role Softwire is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a team delivering the first phase of a major replatforming project. You will work in a collaborative, technically focused environment, helping to modernise a data platform that currently relies on Power Automate, Power BI, and Python scripts. You can work remotely from anywhere in the UK, as client site visits aren't mandatory. Phase one of the project will introduce a SQL database and Azure Function Apps, alongside a migration of data from SharePoint into the new database. This is a hands-on engineering role with real impact from day one. Key Responsibilities Design and build Azure Function Apps to support the replatforming initiative. Develop and maintain SQL database schemas, queries, and data pipelines. Contribute to the migration of data from SharePoint into the new database. Work with existing Power...

Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract (Insurance) About the role Essential: Self-starter, someone who can pick up context quickly, drive outcomes efficiently, and to a high quality Competent in doing high-level designs, solution management, and scoping Understanding of data modelling best practices Ability to translate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders and bring them on the journey Experience working in an agile delivery environment Experience working with React, TypeScript, Azure, Microsoft SQL, and Databricks (if they don’t have all of these, that’s workable, but be good to understand any they don’t have experience with) Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite Material UI with Emotion for styling TanStack React Query 5 for server state React Router 7 React Hook Form+Yup for forms/validation MSAL for Entra ID auth Jest+Testing Library for unit tests; Playwrightfor E2E and visual tests Hosted as an Azure Static...

Microsoft Security Consultant - 6 Month Contract - Outside IR35 - Fully remote Contract Type: Initial 6 month contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £450 per day Outside IR35 Location: Fully Remote Role Overview We are looking for a Microsoft Security Consultant to join on a contract basis, bringing deep expertise across Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Azure security. The role combines hands-on technical delivery with trusted advisory work - designing and implementing enterprise-grade detection and response architectures, driving Zero Trust initiatives, and translating complex security requirements into practical, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Architect and deliver Microsoft Defender XDR solutions, running architecture and design workshops to define end-to-end security strategies aligned with Zero Trust and secure-by-design principles Lead Microsoft Sentinel implementations including data connector configuration, KQL analytics rule...

Senior Data Consultant – 6 months - £450 p/d (Outside IR35) – London – Hybrid An experienced Senior Data Consultant is required to join our banking client on an initial six-month contract to support the delivery of enterprise-grade data products. This role will play a critical part in translating business requirements into well-defined, high-quality, reusable data assets, sitting at the intersection of business, data architecture, and engineering. The successful candidate will lead source-to-target mapping activities and define, document, and maintain data quality rules in collaboration with data engineers, architects, and governance teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data quality concepts, controls, and governance, alongside practical experience supporting the release of data products into production. You will also possess hands-on data skills in Excel and/or SQL, with a solid understanding of OLAP, OLTP, and relational data structures....