24 contract data engineer jobs found in London

Senior Data Engineer London | Flexible, hybrid working pattern | Outside IR35 | 12-month engagement We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to shape modern data platforms, solve complex engineering challenges, and deliver data solutions that create business value. You'll join an organisation investing heavily in its data capabilities, working alongside architects, analysts, data scientists, and engineering teams to build production-grade data platforms supporting analytics, AI, and operational decision-making. Why Join? Work on large-scale data and cloud transformation initiatives Influence architecture, engineering standards, and platform strategy Deliver solutions with measurable business impact Join a collaborative team of experienced data professionals Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data products and pipelines Own solutions from requirements gathering through to deployment and monitoring Develop cloud-native data platforms using...

Data Engineer Document & Retrieval Pipelines | SC Cleared Morela is supporting a specialist technology consultancy on a high-profile defence AI programme, and we are looking for a Data Engineer to own the document and retrieval pipelines behind a set of AI-enabled planning tools. This is a contract role on a two-year programme, Outside IR35, based in Central London. Active SC clearance is required. About the Client Our client is a specialist technology consultancy that embeds engineers directly into government and defence delivery teams. They are known for long-term programme work and for giving their engineers genuine ownership of what they build. This is one of their most strategically important programmes. The Role You will join a team building AI-enabled planning tools. The core of the role is document and retrieval pipelines: getting messy, real-world documents in, then making them structured, searchable and measurable. The first increment produced...

Azure Platform Engineer | Contract | Outside IR35 Outside IR35 | London Market Insurance We are working with a leading London Market insurer looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to deliver a new cloud sandbox platform. This is a hands on engineering assignment focused on building a secure, automated Azure environment that allows development and technology teams to provision temporary infrastructure for testing, experimentation and proof of concept activities. The platform architecture and strategy have already been defined. The successful contractor will take ownership of the technical implementation, automation and delivery through to operational handover. Key Responsibilities Build and configure Azure infrastructure to support secure, isolated sandbox environments. Develop reusable Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks to automate infrastructure provisioning. Implement automated deployment workflows using GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions....

Outside IR35 - Initial 6-month with extension opportunities Rate: Up to £600/day Location: Mayfair AWS Cloud Security Consultant | Outside IR35 Opportunity type: Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £600/day Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with extension opportunities Start: ASAP About you: You are a highly skilled AWS Security Engineer with expert-level cloud infrastructure capabilities. you will demonstrate advanced proficiency in AWS cloud environments, with deep technical expertise in network security architecture, including comprehensive skills in Firewall configuration, antivirus implementation, and sophisticated network monitoring using tools like CloudWatch, strong experience in enterprise storage solutions, Citrix integration, and system performance optimization are REQUIRED SKILLS . Experience designing and maintaining robust, secure cloud infrastructures that protect critical trading data and...

Senior & Principal AI Delivery Consultants - Capital Markets Outside IR35 and Hybrid Working Location: London Start date: ASAP Contract requirement: 2-4 consultants, with the strongest two candidates prioritised for initial presentation. We are supporting a Tier-1 global financial institution looking to bring in experienced AI consultants who have successfully delivered commercial AI solutions into live production environments. The bank has several AI initiatives underway but needs additional engineering capacity to move projects beyond experimentation and into production. Previous permanent hiring efforts have not filled the requirement, so the priority is to identify high-quality consultants who can start quickly and deliver from day one. These are hands-on delivery roles, not research, advisory or proof-of-concept positions. Consultants will be responsible for designing and building AI solutions, integrating them into the bank's existing technology...

Full Stack Engineer | Cross Asset Trading | React, C#, .NET, SQL Server | London | Hybrid 1-2 days onsite | Up to £550 p/day | Outside IR35 We’re working with a cross-asset trading business that’s firmly tech-first, where engineering sits at the heart of how the firm operates. They’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to join on a contract basis and help build the applications their traders and teams rely on every day. On the technical side, this is a front end-led role, with roughly 60% of your time in React, 30% across .NET, C# and API development, and the remaining 10% in SQL Server. Experience with the modern React ecosystem will set you apart, particularly the TanStack suite, which has become the industry standard for data access and routing. Just as important, you’ll bring a background in regulated environments. Finance can be a tricky space to step into cold, so a solid grasp of the vocabulary and an understanding of models and funds work will help you hit the...

Help shape AI-driven security operations at a Fintech, using tools such as CrowdStrike and Wiz to strengthen threat detection and response. Salary: £500 - 550 per day Senior Security Engineer A Fintech requires a contract Senior Security Engineer who will be responsible for enhancing threat detection, SIEM capabilities and incident response across a complex, cloud-native environment. The role has a strong focus on automation and AI-driven SecOps, using tools such as CrowdStrike and Wiz to improve security monitoring, detection and response capabilities. Day Rate: £500-£550pd. IR35 Status: Outside. Travel: 5 days a week in Central London Office. Duration: Initial 6 months. Key Responsibilities: Build, develop and continuously improve SIEM detection capabilities, creating and refining complex detection rules, alerts and dashboards to identify threats across end-user and production environments, using the MITRE ATT&CK framework....

Senior Security Engineer A Fintech requires a Contract Senior Security Engineer who will be responsible for enhancing threat detection, SIEM capabilities and incident response across a complex, cloud native environment. The role has a strong focus on automation and AI-driven SecOps, using tools such as CrowdStrike and Wiz to improve security monitoring, detection and response capabilities. Day Rate: £500-£550pd IR35 Status: Outside Travel: 5 days a week in Central London Office Duration: Initial 6 months Key Responsibilities: Build, develop and continuously improve SIEM detection capabilities, creating and refining complex detection rules, alerts and dashboards to identify threats across end user and production environments, using the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Investigate and respond to security incidents, working across SIEM, EDR and cloud security platforms to manage the full incident lifecycle, from alert triage and investigation through to containment,...

Senior QA Engineer, Outside IR35, £550 day rate - Remote working Parity is delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit a Senior QA Engineer / Software Engineer in Test to join the IDS team. Initially a 6 month contract with a view for extension. This role will require occasional attendance to their regional offices. This is a hands-on role combining test automation engineering with release coordination, reporting directly to the Product Manager. The immediate priority is to assess and stabilise the existing ReqnRoll (SpecFlow/BDD) test suite, define a migration approach, and build out a modern Playwright-based automation framework. You'll also take ownership of release coordination, ensuring high-quality, well-governed deployments with clear reporting for stakeholders. You'll work closely with a DevOps Engineer focused on infrastructure and reliability. This is an individual contributor role with no line management....

Full Stack Engineer | Cross Asset Trading | React, C#, .NET, SQL Server | London | Hybrid 1-2 days onsite | Up to £550 p/day | Outside IR35 We’re working with a cross-asset trading business that’s firmly tech-first, where engineering sits at the heart of how the firm operates. They’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to join on a contract basis and help build the applications their traders and teams rely on every day. On the technical side, this is a front end-led role, with roughly 60% of your time in React, 30% across .NET, C# and API development, and the remaining 10% in SQL Server. Experience with the modern React ecosystem will set you apart, particularly the TanStack suite, which has become the industry standard for data access and routing. Just as important, you’ll bring a background in regulated environments. Finance can be a tricky space to step into cold, so a solid grasp of the vocabulary and an understanding of models and funds work will help you hit the...

Snowflake Data Engineer – Contract – Outside IR35 Rate: Up to £600 per day Duration: Initial 8–10 weeks Start: Mid-November 2026 Location: Mostly remote - few days onsite in London IR35: Outside IR35 The Opportunity I'm working with a specialist Data & AI consultancy supporting an insurance client on an interesting project involving professional football, sports data and analytics. The client has access to extensive football and player-related datasets and is looking to strengthen the underlying data engineering capabilities to support a range of analytical and commercial use cases. They're looking for an experienced Snowflake Data Engineer who can get hands-on with complex datasets, build robust data infrastructure and establish the engineering foundations needed to support future analytics and AI-driven capabilities. This is primarily a data engineering assignment rather than an AI development role. The immediate requirement is someone with...

Full Stack Engineer | Cross Asset Trading | React, C#, .NET, SQL Server | London | Hybrid 1-2 days onsite | Up to £550 p/day | Outside IR35 We’re working with a cross-asset trading business that’s firmly tech-first, where engineering sits at the heart of how the firm operates. They’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to join on a contract basis and help build the applications their traders and teams rely on every day. On the technical side, this is a front end-led role, with roughly 60% of your time in React, 30% across .NET, C# and API development, and the remaining 10% in SQL Server. Experience with the modern React ecosystem will set you apart, particularly the TanStack suite, which has become the industry standard for data access and routing. Just as important, you’ll bring a background in regulated environments. Finance can be a tricky space to step into cold, so a solid grasp of the vocabulary and an understanding of models and funds work will help you hit the...

Azure Platform Engineer | Contract | Outside IR35 Outside IR35 | London Market Insurance We are working with a leading London Market insurer looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to deliver a new cloud sandbox platform. This is a hands on engineering assignment focused on building a secure, automated Azure environment that allows development and technology teams to provision temporary infrastructure for testing, experimentation and proof of concept activities. The platform architecture and strategy have already been defined. The successful contractor will take ownership of the technical implementation, automation and delivery through to operational handover. Key Responsibilities Build and configure Azure infrastructure to support secure, isolated sandbox environments. Develop reusable Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks to automate infrastructure provisioning. Implement automated deployment workflows using GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions....

Senior & Principal AI Delivery Consultants - Capital Markets Outside IR35 and Hybrid Working Location: London Start date: ASAP Contract requirement: 2-4 consultants, with the strongest two candidates prioritised for initial presentation. We are supporting a Tier-1 global financial institution looking to bring in experienced AI consultants who have successfully delivered commercial AI solutions into live production environments. The bank has several AI initiatives underway but needs additional engineering capacity to move projects beyond experimentation and into production. Previous permanent hiring efforts have not filled the requirement, so the priority is to identify high-quality consultants who can start quickly and deliver from day one. These are hands-on delivery roles, not research, advisory or proof-of-concept positions. Consultants will be responsible for designing and building AI solutions, integrating them into the bank's existing technology...

Data Engineer London (2 Days Onsite) | Outside IR35 | Long-Term Contract We're supporting a client delivering major data, cloud and AI transformation programmes and are looking to engage a senior consultant with a strong blend of technical expertise, stakeholder management and consulting capability. This role requires someone who can operate confidently with both senior business stakeholders and technical teams, helping shape solutions, influence decision-making and drive delivery across complex enterprise environments. We're specifically looking for consultants with 10+ years of commercial experience , ideally gained across multiple clients, industries and transformation programmes. Essential Skills & Experience 10+ years' experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture or Cloud Data Platforms Strong consulting background with proven client-facing delivery experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating at both strategic...

Lead the delivery of a large-scale Azure data platform programme in a hands-on role that bridges architecture and engineering. Salary: £600 per day Contract - Databricks Technical Lead Central London | Hybrid 1–2 days onsite £600 per day 6-month initial contract | Likely extension Global Reinsurance Organisation La Fosse are partnering with a client looking for a hands-on Databricks Technical Lead (interim) to lead delivery of a large-scale enterprise Azure data platform programme for a global insurance organisation. You’ll play a pivotal role in the data function, sitting between Architecture and Engineering, turning high-level designs into detailed technical solutions and successful production delivery, while leading and mentoring a team of Data Engineers. Key experience: Proven experience leading engineering teams and owning technical delivery Strong technical experience across Azure Databricks, PySpark, Python & Delta Lake...

Lead the delivery of a large-scale Azure data platform programme in a hands-on role that bridges architecture and engineering. Salary: £600 per day Contract - Databricks Technical Lead Central London | Hybrid 1–2 days onsite £600 per day 6-month initial contract | Likely extension Global Reinsurance Organisation La Fosse are partnering with a client looking for a hands-on Databricks Technical Lead (interim) to lead delivery of a large-scale enterprise Azure data platform programme for a global insurance organisation. You’ll play a pivotal role in the data function, sitting between Architecture and Engineering, turning high-level designs into detailed technical solutions and successful production delivery, while leading and mentoring a team of Data Engineers. Key experience: Proven experience leading engineering teams and owning technical delivery Strong technical experience across Azure Databricks, PySpark, Python & Delta Lake Strong...

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Python & Typescript) Location: Predominantly Remote Start Date: November 2026 Duration: Until March/April 2027 Rate: £500 - £525 per day IR35: Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are supporting a client operating within a highly regulated environment and looking to engage an experienced contract engineer to join a critical delivery programme This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on delivering high-quality software solutions where hands-on development, AI-assisted engineering, and structured delivery practices are central to success. What We're Looking For Successful candidates will have experience working within heavily regulated or enterprise environments and be comfortable operating within formal governance frameworks, change controls, ticketing processes, and established development life cycles. You'll bring: Proven experience delivering software solutions in regulated environments Strong...

Senior Front End Engineer (React & Typescript) Location: Predominantly Remote Start Date: November 2026 Duration: Until March/April 2027 Rate: £500 - £525 per day IR35: Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are supporting a client operating within a highly regulated environment and looking to engage an experienced contract engineer to join a critical delivery programme This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on delivering high-quality software solutions where hands-on development, AI-assisted engineering, and structured delivery practices are central to success. What We're Looking For Successful candidates will have experience working within heavily regulated or enterprise environments and be comfortable operating within formal governance frameworks, change controls, ticketing processes, and established development life cycles. You'll bring: Proven experience delivering software solutions in regulated environments Strong...

Contract - Databricks Technical Lead Central London | Hybrid 1-2 days onsite £600 per day 6-month initial contract | Likely extension Global Reinsurance Organisation La Fosse are partnering with a client looking for a hands-on Databricks Technical Lead (interim) to lead delivery of a large-scale enterprise Azure data platform programme for a global insurance orgnisation. You'll play a pivitol role in the data function, sitting between Architecture and Engineering, turning high-level designs into d etailed technical solutions and successful production delivery, while leading and mentoring a team of Data Engineers. Key experience: Proven experience leading engineering teams and owning technical delivery Strong technical experience across Azure Databricks, PySpark, Python & Delta Lake Strong knowledge of Unity Catalog, RBAC & Medallion Architecture Strong experience with Azure Data Factory and wider Azure ecosystem Insurance, reinsurance or financial services...