Data Engineer
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This role is a 6-month contract for a Data Engineer, paying £450/day, hybrid in London. Key skills include Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, PySpark, and Python. Experience in data migration projects and consultancy roles is required. Start date is ASAP.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
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🗓️ - Date discovered
August 21, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract type
Outside IR35
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
London
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Migration #Python #Azure #PySpark #ADF (Azure Data Factory) #Data Engineering #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Scala #Synapse #Data Migration #Spark (Apache Spark) #Databricks #Azure Data Factory #Data Quality #SQL (Structured Query Language)
Role description
Contract Role: Data Engineer - Azure Migration Project
Location: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite in London)
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: £450/day (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Consultancy Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a consultancy client for an experienced Data Engineer to support a strategic data migration project. The role involves migrating legacy data systems to a modern Azure-based architecture, with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Responsibilities
• Design and implement robust data migration pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Databricks
• Develop scalable ETL processes using PySpark and Python
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand legacy data structures and ensure accurate mapping and transformation
• Ensure data quality, governance, and performance throughout the migration lifecycle
• Document technical processes and support knowledge transfer to internal teams Required Skills
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, PySpark, Python, and SQL
• Proven track record in delivering data migration projects within Azure environments
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Previous experience in consultancy or client-facing roles is advantageous
Contract Role: Data Engineer - Azure Migration Project
Location: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite in London)
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: £450/day (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Consultancy Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a consultancy client for an experienced Data Engineer to support a strategic data migration project. The role involves migrating legacy data systems to a modern Azure-based architecture, with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Responsibilities
• Design and implement robust data migration pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Databricks
• Develop scalable ETL processes using PySpark and Python
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand legacy data structures and ensure accurate mapping and transformation
• Ensure data quality, governance, and performance throughout the migration lifecycle
• Document technical processes and support knowledge transfer to internal teams Required Skills
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, PySpark, Python, and SQL
• Proven track record in delivering data migration projects within Azure environments
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Previous experience in consultancy or client-facing roles is advantageous
