15 lead data engineer jobs found

Governance / Data Governance / Data Analyst / Oracle / Fusion Job Title: Data Governance Lead Location: London (2 days per week onsite) Contract Type: Contract – 6 Months Day Rate: £700 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Overview We are looking for a Data Governance Lead to support a major Oracle Fusion HR implementation programme . This role will focus on improving HR data quality, identifying root causes of data issues, and embedding practical data governance processes across the programme. This is a hands-on data role , suited to someone with a background in data analysis or data engineering , who is comfortable working directly with datasets to diagnose issues and drive improvements. The successful candidate will work closely with HR, transformation, and technology teams to ensure high-quality, well-governed data as part of the Oracle Fusion implementation. Key Responsibilities Lead data governance activities within an Oracle Fusion HR...

Senior Data Engineer | £600 per day Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract A PE-backed asset/wealth management firm managing multi-billion pounds in assets is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and deliver a new Azure-based data warehouse. The organisation is replacing a non-performant “data swamp” with a well-structured, governed platform built on Azure. You will lead the end-to-end architecture and take a hands-on role building a robust data platform from ingestion through to consumption. Tech Environment: Azure Data Lake Storage Azure Synapse Medallion Architecture ETL / data ingestion pipelines Dimensional modelling Strong governance, security, and error handling Ideal Experience: Azure-based data platform architecture End-to-end data warehouse design and delivery Data governance and platform reliability Asset management / wealth management / financial data environments Key Information: £600 per day Outside IR35 Hybrid – London (2...

Outside IR35 Contract - Senior/Lead Kotlin Engineer – Backend / Distributed Systems - £700-800/day Tier-One Global Investment Bank | London A tier-one global investment bank is expanding a new engineering group responsible for building modern digital financial platforms from the ground up. This team operates with the autonomy and pace of a start-up, backed by the scale and resources of one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Engineers work in small, highly collaborative teams designing and operating systems that power critical financial services used by millions of customers. This is a 6-month rolling contract, on a programme of work estimated to last 2-3 years. We’re looking for experienced Senior and Lead backend engineers who specialise in server-side Kotlin on the JVM , with a strong interest in building reliable distributed systems and scalable cloud platforms. You’ll help design and build high-performance backend services, working closely...

IT Applications Manager - Central London £650 - £700 p/d (outside IR35) - 3 month initial term Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. Reporting into the Head of IT, you will lead the delivery, governance and optimisation of business applications across the enterprise. This role blends strategic oversight, hands-on expertise with modern low-code/no-code platforms and direct leadership of a multidisciplinary applications team. The IT Applications Manager will oversee a suite of core enterprise systems, including but not limited to: Workday, UKG (Kronos), COINS, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Pro-Sapien,...

IT Applications Manager - Central London (hybrid) £650 - £700 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term, likely to extend Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. Reporting into the Head of IT, you will lead the delivery, governance and optimisation of business applications across the enterprise. This role blends strategic oversight, hands-on expertise with modern low-code/no-code platforms and direct leadership of a multidisciplinary applications team. The IT Applications Manager will oversee a suite of core enterprise systems, including but not limited to: Workday, UKG (Kronos), COINS, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk...

IT Applications Manager - Central London £650 - £700 p/d (outside IR35) - 3 month initial term Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. Reporting into the Head of IT, you will lead the delivery, governance and optimisation of business applications across the enterprise. This role blends strategic oversight, hands-on expertise with modern low-code/no-code platforms and direct leadership of a multidisciplinary applications team. The IT Applications Manager will oversee a suite of core enterprise systems, including but not limited to: Workday, UKG (Kronos), COINS, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Pro-Sapien, Primavera P6...

Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer, outside IR35 - SC Cleared - Milton Keynes - £600 per day - 2 days a week onsite We are looking for experienced Cloud/Infrastructure Engineers who have a proven track record in providing solution design advice to clients. The ideal Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer will have worked on large scale agile programmes in the public sector. About you Our ideal candidate is conscientious, client-focused and able to work to tight deadlines, sometimes at short notice. You are reliable, self-motivated and able to work without close supervision. You are technically proficient with impressive analytic and communication skills; you are comfortable with talking to clients and enjoy the variety of working on different projects. You can code if necessary, and produce high quality written outputs. You are likely to be an experienced architect, with a strong track record of application delivery and possibly with a management consultancy or solution integrator...

Engineering Manager | SAP S/4HANA and Core Java The Rate - £700 to £750 per day IR35 Status - Outside IR35 The Location - Remote/Manchester Duration - 12 months About the Client Digital Skills are partnered with a global brand technology business undertaking a large scale migration and modernisation programme. The client is evolving their core integration platform as they transition from a Legacy SAP ECC environment to SAP S/4HANA. This is a key role within an expanding engineering function responsible for critical data and workflow systems. About the Role This position offers the opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering team responsible for an essential integration platform. The Engineering Manager will oversee people leadership, platform stability, and delivery outcomes, guiding the technical direction while ensuring alignment with regulatory and organisational standards. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of engineers, fostering...

Lead .NET/Full Stack Developer - Hybrid - £700/day Outside IR35 | C# | Azure | Event Driven Systems | Payments | API Driven We have a unique opportunity for a Lead .NET/Full Stack Developer to join a payments company. As the Lead .NET/Full Stack Developer , you’ll play a key role in shaping and scaling a high-throughput payments platform as the business enters its next phase of growth. This includes launching new products, enabling new partner integrations, and expanding a platform that already powers multiple live financial services products used globally. You’ll be building on top of a modern, cloud-native platform built with .NET and Azure , designed around API-first architecture and event-driven microservices . The platform supports complex payment flows, partner integrations, and high-volume transaction processing. This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll help drive engineering best practices, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor...

Hands-on Data Engineering Manager – Urgent Contract Role Outside IR35 | £600-650/day | Remote (UK) | Initial 6 months | ASAP start We have an urgent hands-on Data Engineering Manager contract opportunity to join a client undergoing a major data platform transformation. We are looking for someone who can lead a small team while remaining technically involved and a Databricks SME. You must be available within the next 2-3 weeks and open to travelling to London occasionally. Key Responsibilities Providing day‑to‑day technical leadership and mentoring to a small team of data engineers Designing, building and optimising data pipelines on Databricks Supporting the ongoing migration from Synapse to Databricks Improving engineering standards, delivery practices and team capability Working closely with stakeholders to shape technical direction and own solutions end‑to‑end Ideal Candidate Strong hands‑on Databricks SME Experience with Unity Catalog,...

Data Business Analyst Outside IR35 | Hertfordshire | Hybrid | £550 - £600 per day We're working with an established, high-growth enterprise organisation on this exciting opportunity. You will act as the critical bridge between business strategy and technical execution, driving high-impact data and analytics initiatives that transform how the business utilizes its information assets. This role is perfect for a consultant who thrives in complex Azure environments and enjoys translating ambiguous business needs into high-quality data products. You will join an ambitious team tasked with delivering business-critical insights using modern cloud data platforms and advanced reporting tools. The Role • Lead the discovery phase for complex data initiatives, translating stakeholder requirements into technical user stories and acceptance criteria. • Collaborate daily with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality data products and...

Data Business Analyst Outside IR35 | Hertfordshire | Hybrid | £550 - £600 per day We're working with an established, high-growth enterprise organisation on this exciting opportunity. You will act as the critical bridge between business strategy and technical execution, driving high-impact data and analytics initiatives that transform how the business utilizes its information assets. This role is perfect for a consultant who thrives in complex Azure environments and enjoys translating ambiguous business needs into high-quality data products. You will join an ambitious team tasked with delivering business-critical insights using modern cloud data platforms and advanced reporting tools. The Role • Lead the discovery phase for complex data initiatives, translating stakeholder requirements into technical user stories and acceptance criteria. • Collaborate daily with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality data products and...

Contract: Network Architect Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: Remote UK Rate: £600 - £700 outside of IR35 Reference: 20253 **Experience working within service srovider environments preferred** The Network Architect is responsible for leading the design, architecture, and implementation of network solutions as part of customer-facing professional services engagements. The role works closely with delivery teams and engineers to ensure successful deployment of network infrastructure and serves as a technical escalation point during project delivery. The architect will engage with customers to gather requirements, run technical workshops, and translate business needs into scalable and secure network designs. This includes defining network topology, routing and switching, WAN connectivity, and security controls such as firewalls. The role also supports the deployment and validation of network solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and...

Contract: Network Architect Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: Remote UK Rate: £600 - £700 outside of IR35 Reference: 20253 *Experience working within service srovider environments preferred* The Network Architect is responsible for leading the design, architecture, and implementation of network solutions as part of customer-facing professional services engagements. The role works closely with delivery teams and engineers to ensure successful deployment of network infrastructure and serves as a technical escalation point during project delivery. The architect will engage with customers to gather requirements, run technical workshops, and translate business needs into scalable and secure network designs. This includes defining network topology, routing and switching, WAN connectivity, and security controls such as Firewalls. The role also supports the deployment and validation of network solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and...

Generative AI Engineer/Applied AI Engineer Remote (UK) | Contract We're working with an AI technology company investing heavily in next-generation intelligent systems powered by Large Language Models and modern machine learning infrastructure. They're looking for an engineer to help design and deliver AI-driven applications that combine machine learning, Generative AI and scalable Back End systems. This role focuses less on model experimentation and more on building reliable AI-powered products used in live environments . The Role You'll work on the design and implementation of AI services powered by LLMs and advanced ML techniques, helping move AI capabilities from proof-of-concept into production. You'll collaborate with engineering and product teams to build systems that integrate language models, data platforms and cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities Develop applications powered by Large Language Models and Generative AI Design Retrieval-Augmented Generation...