7 data engineer jobs found in Manchester

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...

AI Product Developer | £400 - £500 We're working with a high-velocity enterprise AI innovation foundry on this exciting opportunity. They are at the forefront of engineering intelligent ecosystems that transform how modern enterprises operate through cutting-edge Generative AI. This is a high-octane role for a GenAI specialist to build production-ready Copilots and LLM applications from the ground up. You will leverage Azure AI, RAG architectures, and advanced vector databases to deploy scalable, secure-by-design AI agents that solve complex business challenges at scale. The Role Architect and deploy sophisticated LLM-powered applications and AI agents using Azure OpenAI and LangChain frameworks. Engineer high-performance RAG pipelines, optimizing embeddings and vector search capabilities for maximum accuracy. Build and integrate custom Copilot solutions and prompt libraries into existing enterprise system architectures via secure APIs. Establish robust AI...

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...

AI Product Developer | £400 - £500 We're working with a high-velocity enterprise AI innovation foundry on this exciting opportunity. They are at the forefront of engineering intelligent ecosystems that transform how modern enterprises operate through cutting-edge Generative AI. This is a high-octane role for a GenAI specialist to build production-ready Copilots and LLM applications from the ground up. You will leverage Azure AI, RAG architectures, and advanced vector databases to deploy scalable, secure-by-design AI agents that solve complex business challenges at scale. The Role Architect and deploy sophisticated LLM-powered applications and AI agents using Azure OpenAI and LangChain frameworks. Engineer high-performance RAG pipelines, optimizing embeddings and vector search capabilities for maximum accuracy. Build and integrate custom Copilot solutions and prompt libraries into existing enterprise system architectures via secure APIs. Establish robust AI...

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...