20 data engineer jobs found in London

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Databricks to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. You will play a key role in building modern data platforms that support business intelligence, advanced analytics, and machine learning initiatives. This role requires hands-on experience with cloud-native data architectures, distributed processing, and best practices in data engineering. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and related Azure services Build and optimize data workflows using Apache Spark within Databricks Develop and maintain data lakes and lakehouse architectures using Azure Data Lake Storage Implement data modeling solutions for analytics and reporting Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business...

Senior Data Engineer - Fabric London Hybrid - Outside IR35 We're hiring on behalf of our business we've partnered with for over 8 years, supporting them in building and scaling high-performing technology and data teams. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong Microsoft Fabric and Power BI expertise to play a key role in delivering enterprise-scale data solutions. This position will be instrumental in supporting a major global ERP transformation programme , ensuring high-quality reporting, robust data pipelines and scalable data warehouse architecture are in place to drive accurate stakeholder insight and business decision-making across international operations. Key Responsibilities Implement data migration strategies using Microsoft Fabric for reporting and stakeholder consumption Design and build data pipelines using Fabric Pipelines, Azure Data Factory, Notebooks and SSIS Model data from multiple sources into structured outputs...

Senior Data Engineer - Azure Databricks (Contract) ?? Fully Remote | ? 3 months (Likely to Extend) | ?? Outside IR35 I'm supporting a client who is looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong Azure and Databricks skills to join them on an initial 3-month contract , with a high likelihood of extension. What you'll work on Building and optimising scalable data pipelines in Azure and Databricks Supporting data engineering best practices across cloud environments Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions What we're looking for Strong commercial experience with Azure & Databricks Skilled Senior Data Engineer with a track record of delivering in fast-paced environments Health/Life Sciences experience is highly beneficial (candidates with thisd experience will be prioritised) Contract details Duration: 3 months (likely to extend) IR35: Outside IR35 Location: Fully remote

Data Platform Engineer I PostgreSQL I ADF I SQL Database I Schemas I Migration I Decommission I Financial Services I £500-£525 per day Outside IR35 12-month initial Hybrid Remote - London I'm working with a high-growth, product-led scale-up who are rebuilding their entire data layer in-house after moving away from their legacy systems and processes. They are in need of a hands-on Data Platform Engineer to design, build, and own a clean PostgreSQL-based backend data platform that powers the next phase of their growth. Must-Have PostgreSQL (design, modelling, optimisation) SQL and relational database engineering Building backend data services (APIs, views, pipelines, ETL/ELT) Data integration with operational systems ADF or similar orchestration tools Migrating/decommissioning legacy data platforms Nice-to-Have Experience in scale-ups or lean engineering teams Exposure to financial services Understanding of how front-end teams consume data...

Platform Engineer - Outside IR35 - Remote About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Azure Databricks to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms. You will play a critical role in enabling data engineering, analytics, and AI workloads by developing robust cloud-native infrastructure and data services. This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and data engineering, ensuring platform reliability, performance, and governance across the organization. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native platform solutions in Microsoft Azure Build, optimize, and manage data platforms using Azure Databricks Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates Implement CI/CD pipelines for data and platform deployments Ensure high availability, scalability, security, and cost...

ANALYTICS ENGINEER 6-MONTH CONTRACT SNOWFLAKE, DBT £450-£550 PER DAY OUTSIDE IR35 This role offers a great opportunity for an Analytics Engineer to join a fast-scaling digital business undergoing a complete rebuild of its analytics infrastructure. You'll play a key role in reshaping how data is modeled, accessed, and used across teams - all with a focus on clarity, consistency, and self-serve analytics. The environment values autonomy, quality, and user-first thinking, with the freedom to shape best practices from the ground up. THE COMPANY This is a high-growth consumer business committed to data-informed decision-making across marketing, operations, product, finance, and customer success. They're currently rebuilding their analytics platform with modern, scalable tools and need a strong contractor to accelerate this transition. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and remote-first environment, you'll make a lasting impact on how data empowers the...

Senior C# Software Engineer (Contract) Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £500 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Duration: 6 Months (Initial) The Opportunity Join a high-performing engineering team within a London-based powerhouse that is currently dominating its sector. This company has moved past the startup phase into a period of sophisticated, sustainable growth, and they are now maturing their global platform to be truly cloud-agnostic. This role is perfect for a Senior Engineer who thrives on architectural variety. You won’t just be maintaining a single environment; you will be building high-throughput systems that leverage the best features across AWS, Azure, and GCP . The Role As a Senior C# Engineer, you will lead the development of mission-critical services that form the backbone of a rapidly scaling infrastructure. Your focus will be: Backend Development: Writing clean, testable, and high-performance code using the latest...

DevOps + Snowflake Engineer - 6 months (Outside IR35) - London (1 day pw) Daily Rate: £500 to £600 We are looking to appoint a DevOps + Snowflake engineer to support the definition and delivery of an enterprise data platform with engineering best practices. Specifically, this role will help the divisional data team (DDT) to understand, manage, and prioritise DevOps activities and administration of the data warehouse. The role is reporting to the AVP Data engineering, who is responsible for prioritising, planning, and driving forward the data engineering and transformation tasks required. Core Responsibilities The combined role demands expertise in both traditional database administration and modern DevOps principles: Security and Compliance: Implementing and managing security measures like role-based access control (RBAC), user authentication (SSO, MFA), data encryption, and data masking to enforce security policies and compliance standards....

Backend-Leaning Fullstack Engineer Python | React | Typescript | AWS £500 per day | Outside IR35 | 6-Month Contract | Hybrid (London) We're working with a high-growth, data-driven SaaS platform in the financial intelligence space that is scaling out a contractor squad to accelerate delivery across core backend and customer-facing systems. They are looking for a strong Backend-Leaning Fullstack Engineer to join a high-performing product squad and ship end-to-end features in a modern cloud-native environment. Key Details Rate: Up to £500 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months Location: Hybrid - 2x per month in London Start Date: ASAP Interview Process: 1 stage Tech Stack: Python, TypeScript, React, AWS The Role This is a backend-heavy fullstack position where you'll own features from database through to UI. You'll be working in tight, hands-on squads (4-6 engineers) alongside senior...

Contract Machine Learning Engineer (LLM & GC) 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £600 per day We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to support the design and build, production ready ML models on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This is a hands-on delivery role, focused on turning models into scalable, reliable, production systems that solve real business problems. The contract will run for at least 6-months, will be Outside IR35 at £600 per day, and we are looking to start the project at the beginning of March. This role suits a delivery-focused ML Engineer who enjoys taking models from concept through to production, rather than staying purely in research or experimentation. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and productionise machine learning models using GCP-native services Translate business problems into deployable ML solutions Develop and maintain end-to-end ML pipelines (training, testing, deployment, monitoring) Work with data scientists and...

Backend-Leaning Fullstack Engineer Python | React | Typescript | AWS £500 per day | Outside IR35 | 6-Month Contract | Hybrid (London) We're working with a high-growth, data-driven SaaS platform in the financial intelligence space that is scaling out a contractor squad to accelerate delivery across core Back End and customer-facing systems. They are looking for a strong Backend-Leaning Fullstack Engineer to join a high-performing product squad and ship end-to-end features in a modern cloud-native environment. Key Details Rate: Up to £500 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months Location: Hybrid - 2x per month in London Start Date: ASAP Interview Process: 1 stage Tech Stack: Python, TypeScript, React, AWS The Role This is a backend-heavy fullstack position where you'll own features from database through to UI. You'll be working in tight, hands-on squads (4-6 engineers) alongside senior engineers in a fast-moving,...

ML Platform Engineer (Contract) Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £500-£575 per day - Outside of IR35 Overview This contract role focuses on building and operating the infrastructure that supports production machine learning systems at scale. You'll work on the platforms that allow ML and LLM-powered services to run reliably in live environments, ensuring performance, stability, and smooth deployment into existing products. This is a hands-on engineering role centred on production systems , not research or experimentation. Responsibilities Design and operate production ML platforms supporting live applications Build and maintain Kubernetes-based environments for model inference and pipelines Support language-model workloads including retrieval-based systems and model serving Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML deployments Monitor platform and model performance including latency, drift, and resource usage Work closely with engineering and product teams to...

Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - AI Platform | High-Growth FinTech - £500 Outside IR35 - 6 month contract We're partnering with a rapidly scaling AI company transforming global debt markets. Their platform centralises proprietary credit data, deep analysis and high-value workflows for 300+ leading financial institutions worldwide. With strong product-market fit and rapid international expansion, they're hiring a Senior Backend (Python) Engineer to take technical ownership across high-impact projects. What You'll Do Lead system design and deliver scalable Back End services Build and evolve APIs, data processing pipelines and automation Mentor engineers and run code reviews Collaborate closely with Product and cross-functional domain experts Continuously improve performance, quality and developer experience What We're Looking For Strong Python (Flask moving to FastAPI with Typing) Back End experience Proven experience building APIs within service-oriented...

Senior Software Engineer | Python | Outside IR35 | Remote Cloud, Data & AI Platforms We are supporting a consultancy with a substantial UK portfolio as it accelerates its digital, data and AI capability. As part of a wider transformation programme, we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help design and deliver scalable cloud-native platforms, with increasing adoption of AI and machine learning to drive smarter decision-making. This is a senior, hands-on role within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, blending modern software delivery, cloud platform engineering and emerging AI/ML integration. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design and build of robust digital and data services, while enabling the integration of AI/ML capabilities into core platforms. You'll work closely with data engineers, data scientists and product teams to ensure models and analytics solutions are production-ready, scalable and secure....

Senior Software Engineer | Python | Outside IR35 | Remote We are supporting a high-profile public sector programme delivering an AI-enabled product from proof of concept through to user testing. This is a hands-on Senior Software Engineer role where you will take significant ownership of delivery, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to build, iterate and operationalise an AI use-case MVP. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering a greenfield AI solution from early-stage prototype into a robust, testable product. Working closely with engineers, data scientists and a User-Centred Designer, you will help shape the architecture, build a new user interface, and ensure the solution is production-ready within a secure cloud-native environment. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role suited to someone comfortable taking ownership of significant components or services across the full lifecycle - from design and build through to...

SC Cleared GCP/Kubernetes Platform Engineer | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract Duration: 12 Months IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: £400-£500 per day Location: Hybrid - London (3 days onsite - non negotiable) I'm looking for a GCP Platform Engineer/Kubernetes Engineer to join a multi-year transformation programme delivering some of the UK Government's most critical systems. The client is open to candidates with strong Kubernetes platform experience , even if you haven't worked directly with GDC - as GDC is fundamentally Kubernetes-based. What you'll do Design and operate secure GCP and Kubernetes platforms (GDC exposure a bonus) Build solutions for disconnected/air-gapped environments Own IAM, networking, GKE and core platform services Automate infrastructure using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines Optimise platform performance, reliability and cost Partner closely with security and architecture teams What you'll bring Strong hands-on...

Duration: 6 months contract - Outside IR35 Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite (Mayfair) Rate: £500 - £600/day Storage Engineer | Outside IR35 contract | Hybrid Contract duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) Rate: £500 - £600/day outside IR35 Industry: Highly regulated firm Job Summary: We are searching for an experience Storage Engineer on behalf of our Global Investment client. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining and migration of storage infrastructure to ensure company data is stored securely, efficiently, and properly backed up. A successful candidate is a strong, hands-on engineer with some experience designing architecture solutions for one-time data migrations for NetApps, immediately when critical systems need attention during operating hours. Strong hands-on implementation and maintenance, and design of architecturally scalable, secure, and HLD storage solutions. Specialist in working with...

Our client is looking for 2 Solution Architects to work on an initial 6 month Outside IR35 contract. This would be based 2 days per week onsite in London with work from home and the rate would be £450-£475 per day. SOLUTION ARCHITECT - IT SYSTEMS Deliver hands-on solution architecture working closely with IT Systems Architect on internal BSS modernisation: create E2E designs, write HLDs/LLDs, review BDD test automation, model distributed state across systems, drive product/data model refactoring, lead vendor rationalisation and application portfolio simplification. Participate in technical spikes and POCs, mentor engineers, contribute to platform modernisation. SOLUTION ARCHITECT - BUSINESS SYSTEMS/MANAGED SERVICES Deliver hands-on solution architecture working closely with Business Systems Architect: create E2E designs for service operations, design integration patterns for platforms (ServiceNow, Netbrain, Entuity, Dynatrace), drive process automation for managed services...

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer Day Rate: £350-£400 per day (Outside IR35) Location: UK-based (Remote-first with occasional travel) Contract Type: Contract (3-month rolling) Start Date: Immediate An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to join a large-scale digital transformation programme within a secure, cloud-native delivery environment . This is a hands-on automation role suited to an individual who can embed quickly into an established QA function and operate autonomously within a multidisciplinary agile team. You will play a key role in strengthening automated regression and performance testing capability across the programme. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain end-to-end regression test suites using Playwright (TypeScript) Develop and maintain performance testing scripts using k6 (JavaScript) Support automation of CI/CD testing pipelines (Azure DevOps) Produce clear, comprehensive test...

Contract Delivery Lead - Data, AI & Automation UK-based | Contract | Hybrid | £400 per day outside IR35 We're supporting a UK consultancy delivering complex data- and AI-driven programmes for enterprise clients. The work sits at the intersection of delivery leadership, technical understanding, and client engagement. This is a senior contractor role for someone who is comfortable shaping work early, then owning delivery once outcomes are agreed. What the role looks like Leading early conversations to understand business problems and technical constraints Converting loosely defined ideas into structured delivery plans and milestones Owning delivery end to end, coordinating engineers and specialists Acting as the main point of contact for senior client stakeholders Feeding delivery insight back into future work and solution design Technical environment you'll be comfortable with (Not hands-on coding day to day, but credible in conversation and...