

Data Engineer
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This role is for a Data Engineer with strong Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse skills, offering up to £475/day for an initial 3-month contract. It is remote-first with monthly London workshops and requires active SC and NPPV3 clearance.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
475
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🗓️ - Date discovered
June 26, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
3 to 6 months
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🏝️ - Location type
Remote
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📄 - Contract type
Outside IR35
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🔒 - Security clearance
Yes
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📍 - Location detailed
England, United Kingdom
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Synapse #Databricks #Azure #Azure Data Factory #Data Pipeline #Scala #ADF (Azure Data Factory) #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Engineering #Agile
Role description
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Data Engineer | up to £475/day outside | Remote - Monthly London Workshop
We're seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support the delivery of a key component within a government Enterprise Data Platform (EDP). This is a fast-paced, high-priority phase of the programme, with delivery targeted for September, and the potential for long-term engagement on a broader multi-year transformation.
You'll be joining a growing team of contractors working with modern Azure tools to deliver real impact across the public sector.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a secure, scalable data platform using Azure services.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet critical delivery milestones.
• Build robust data pipelines using ADF, Databricks, and Synapse.
• Work in an agile delivery environment with regular integration and testing.
• Attend one in-person workshop per month in London.
Required Skills & Experience:
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse.
• Proven track record of delivering secure, performant data engineering solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote-first setup.
• Active SC and NPPV3 clearance.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
Contract Details:
• Start Date: Within 2 weeks
• Rate: up to £475/day
• IR35: Outside IR35
• Location: Remote-first, with monthly on-site workshops in London
• Duration: 3 months initially, with strong potential for extension (2-3 year roadmap)
This is a great opportunity for a data engineer who thrives in secure, delivery-focused environments and wants to contribute to meaningful public sector outcomes. If you meet the clearance requirements and are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.