2 lead data engineer jobs found

Lead Backend Software Engineer – Data Services Federated Data Services | Distributed Systems | Apache Spark | DataFusion | Python | Kubernetes Location: London (2 days per week onsite) Rate: £700–£800 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with likely extension Overview We're looking for an experienced Lead Backend Software Engineer to join a high-profile programme building secure, cloud-native data services that will support data-driven research and innovation at national scale. This is a founding engineering role, offering the opportunity to shape the architecture, engineering standards, and core data services from the ground up. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and a small team of senior engineers, you'll establish the technical foundations for a complex federated data platform operating within a highly regulated environment. We're looking for someone who enjoys building from first principles, thrives in ambiguity, and can balance strategic...

Senior Azure Data Engineer 6 months Outside IR35 Remote (UK based applicants only) Contract Senior Azure Data Engineer required help my client move their data warehouse from on-premise SQL Server into Azure. This is a hands-on technical role focused entirely on migrating data safely, cleaning it up, and making sure our reports keep working smoothly. Senior Azure Data Engineer Responsibilities: Move data from Legacy SQL Server environments into the Azure cloud. Build data pipelines to extract, load, and clean data efficiently. Write and fix code, specifically high-performance SQL and T-SQL stored procedures. Schedule and automate jobs using SSIS, SQL Agent, and Azure Data Factory. Manage code versions properly using Git and GitHub. Check data quality so that final reporting models work perfectly in Tableau and Power BI. Skills Required: Excellent SQL and T-SQL writing skills. Solid experience with both Azure and SQL Server. Experience building ETL/ELT...