16 contract data engineer jobs found

Databricks Technical Lead l Contract | 12 Months | Outside IR35 l Up to £1,000 per day | Remote first, occasional on-site (Midlands & South East) The role Method Resourcing have been asked by one of our consulting partners to find a hands-on Databricks Technical Lead to design and deliver a new Azure Databricks platform for a major life sciences organisation replacing its enterprise data and analytics stack. The programme uses AI and LLM tooling to reverse-engineer existing pipelines, business logic and reports into documented, tested code. You'll mentor three senior data engineers, own the technical architecture and stay hands-on in development. What you'll do Architect and build the platform on Azure Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, medallion architecture) Use AI agents and LLMs to reverse-engineer legacy reports, queries and transformations, and build repeatable AI-assisted processes for code generation, testing and migration Build...

Databricks Technical Lead l Contract | 12 Months | Outside IR35 l Up to £1,000 per day | Remote first, occasional on-site (Midlands & South East) The role Method Resourcing have been asked by one of our consulting partners to find a hands-on Databricks Technical Lead to design and deliver a new Azure Databricks platform for a major life sciences organisation replacing its enterprise data and analytics stack. The programme uses AI and LLM tooling to reverse-engineer existing pipelines, business logic and reports into documented, tested code. You'll mentor three senior data engineers, own the technical architecture and stay hands-on in development. What you'll do Architect and build the platform on Azure Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, medallion architecture) Use AI agents and LLMs to reverse-engineer Legacy reports, queries and transformations, and build repeatable AI-assisted processes for code generation, testing and migration Build automated testing and...

Databricks Technical Lead l Contract | 12 Months | Outside IR35 l Up to £1,000 per day | Remote first, occasional on-site (Midlands & South East) The role Method Resourcing have been asked by one of our consulting partners to find a hands-on Databricks Technical Lead to design and deliver a new Azure Databricks platform for a major life sciences organisation replacing its enterprise data and analytics stack. The programme uses AI and LLM tooling to reverse-engineer existing pipelines, business logic and reports into documented, tested code. You 'll mentor three senior data engineers, own the technical architecture and stay hands-on in development. What you 'll do Architect and build the platform on Azure Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, medallion architecture) Use AI agents and LLMs to reverse-engineer legacy reports, queries and transformations, and build repeatable AI-assisted processes for code generation, testing and migration Build...

Role: Senior Applied AI Engineer (Private Sector Contractor) Rate: £700-£900 per day, dependent on experience Location: Hybrid: 2 days a week on site at Harwell, Oxfordshire; remainder remote (UK-based) Engagement: Contract, outside IR35: initial [6]-month term with strong likelihood of extension Start: Immediate Start A note from the Founders Oxford Dynamics is at an inflection point. We build frontier AI for environments where the cost of a wrong decision is high: defence and national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial organisations making high-stakes decisions on complex data. We are growing fast, and the constraint on how fast is no longer ideas or opportunity. It is whether the systems we ship are good enough for the people who stake decisions on them. That is where you come in. We need engineers who can build the systems this mission depends on, and build them to a standard that holds when the answer has to be right. You will be trusted...

Lead Data Engineer - AWS - Python - SQL - SC Eligible Lead Data Engineer - AWS - Python - SQL - SC Eligible requirement for an urgent start. The Lead Data Engineer - AWS - Python - SQL - SC Eligible will be leading a public sector Data Programme. The Role: Leading and line managing a team of data engineers, and growing their skills through pairing, review and coaching Designing how new source systems are integrated into the platform, from batch database extracts to API feeds Setting engineering standards for testing, CI/CD, documentation and data quality, and making sure they're followed Making architecture decisions across S3, Athena, Glue, Iceberg, dbt and Airflow, and writing them down so others can follow the reasoning Owning infrastructure as code in Terraform and keeping deployments repeatable Agreeing scope, priorities and delivery dates with product owners, system owners and senior data users Replacing manual or fragile pipelines with automated ones...

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 (Informatica) | Up to £700/day Outside IR35 | Remote with Minimal Travel to Yorkshire We're supporting a well-established organisation undertaking a significant business systems and data transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join the team on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on designing and developing data integrations, ETL processes, data warehouse solutions, and reporting capabilities, whilst helping to modernise and automate data flows across the business. Key Responsibilities Design and build data integrations between business applications Develop and maintain ETL processes and data warehouse solutions Work with stakeholders to understand data challenges and define technical requirements Automate and optimise manual data processes Develop reporting and dashboard solutions Support data quality, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Experience 5+ years' experience in...

DVF are currently supporting a specialist Databricks consultancy hire a Lead Data Engineer on an urgent 6 month contract. You’ll act as the Senior Databricks expert on engagements, advising the client at every level from engineering teams through to senior stakeholders, and leading the design and delivery of modern Lakehouse platforms. Must haves: Deep, hands-on Databricks expertise, with the confidence to advise clients at all levels. Experience with Unity Catalog. Strong background designing and building scalable data pipelines. Experience implementing Delta Sharing. Solid understanding of Medallion Architecture. Databricks certifications (preferred). This is a 6 Month, Outside IR35 Contract. Based in London x5 days a week, paying £750 to £800 per day Get in touch now to learn who DVF Recruitment are working with! 📩

CDS & Data Labelling Specialist (inc. DLP) This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must hold active SC/DV clearance and hold UK citizenship. 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 engineer 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...

DevSecOps & Automated Environment Engineer This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must hold active SC/DV clearance and hold UK citizenship. 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 engineer 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...

Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must hold active SC/DV clearance and hold UK citizenship. 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 engineer 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...

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 Programme Manager - Contract - Outside IR35 £700-750 per day | 6 months initially, likely 12 | Manchester or London (occasional office) | ASAP start A regulated financial services business is building a new central data function and needs a Data Programme Manager to lead it from day one. The programme will bring data from multiple operating platforms into one central capability. You 'll lead the delivery and stand up the team around it: a Data Architect, three Data Engineers, a QA Lead, Data Analysts, three Data Stewards and Data Quality. The team works across the UK, so you 'll need to lead a distributed group well. What they need A track record of delivering data programmes in financial services or another regulated environment Experience leading data migrations or large-scale data ingestion and consolidation Experience mobilising a new team or function, including setting up governance, cadence and delivery structure Someone who can get up...

Solutions Leader - AI - £700 p/d (Outside IR35) - 6-Week Initial Contract - London (2/3x a Week Onsite) A growing technology consultancy is looking for an experienced AI Solutions Leader to drive the development of its enterprise AI capabilities across the UK market. This is an exciting opportunity to combine AI solution architecture, technical leadership and commercial advisory, supporting enterprise clients in adopting Generative AI and advanced machine learning technologies. Working closely with business development teams, senior client stakeholders and AI engineering teams, the AI Solutions Leader will define enterprise AI architectures, lead technical pre-sales engagements and shape AI technology roadmaps. You will also provide technical direction across AI delivery initiatives, support the development of engineering capabilities and contribute to the consultancy's AI thought leadership. Key Responsibilities Define enterprise AI strategies and design...

Solutions Leader - Data - £700 p/d (Outside IR35) - 6 - week contract - London (2/3x a Week Onsite) A growing technology consultancy is looking for an experienced Data Solutions Leader to drive enterprise data architecture and modern data platform initiatives across its UK client base. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic data advisory, solution architecture and technical leadership, supporting organisations in modernising their data estates and developing scalable enterprise data capabilities. Working closely with senior client stakeholders, business development teams and data engineering functions, the Data Solutions Leader will define enterprise data strategies, architect modern data platforms and lead technical pre-sales engagements. You will also provide architectural oversight across data delivery initiatives, support the development of data engineering capabilities and contribute to the consultancy's data thought leadership. Key...

Solutions Leader – Data – £700 p/d (Outside IR35) – 6-Month Contract – London (2/3x a Week Onsite) A growing technology consultancy is looking for an experienced Data Solutions Leader to drive enterprise data architecture and modern data platform initiatives across its UK client base. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic data advisory, solution architecture and technical leadership, supporting organisations in modernising their data estates and developing scalable enterprise data capabilities. Working closely with senior client stakeholders, business development teams and data engineering functions, the Data Solutions Leader will define enterprise data strategies, architect modern data platforms and lead technical pre-sales engagements. You will also provide architectural oversight across data delivery initiatives, support the development of data engineering capabilities and contribute to the consultancy's data thought leadership. Key...