Data Engineer

Data Engineer – (AWS / Databricks / Python / SQL) Job Title: Data Engineer Location: 1–2x/week on-site in Leeds Duration: Until March 2026 Day Rate: £500/day Inside IR35 🚨 NHS or Central Government experience is ESSENTIAL 🚨 Brio Digital are supporting a HealthTech consultancy delivering a major transformation across NHS data platforms. We are seeking a senior candidate with strong expertise in Python and AWS Serverless architecture (including Lambda functions). The ideal individual will not only bring technical excellence but also act as a unifying presence, fostering collaboration, mentoring others, and maintaining harmony within a high-performing data team. What You’ll Do • Design and maintain end-to-end data pipelines within the AWS ecosystem • Build reliable data solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL • Integrate and optimise data from diverse sources, including MongoDB • Develop and maintain ETL processes for analytical and operational use • Implement data quality, governance, and testing frameworks • Collaborate with analysts, scientists, and delivery teams to ensure accessible, trusted data • Contribute to the evolution of scalable, cloud-native data architectures • Foster team alignment and positive collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders What You’ll Bring • Strong hands-on experience with Python for ETL and data engineering • Proven expertise in AWS Data Services (Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, Databricks) • Advanced SQL skills across data modelling, optimisation, and stored procedures • Familiarity with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases • Understanding of modern data architecture and data governance principles • Experience with CI/CD, version control, and Agile project delivery • Excellent communication and team leadership skills