Data Engineer

Barbican, London | Hybrid (1 day per week in office) Fixed-Term Contract – 9 Months | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience) We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK organisation seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join their Technology team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a data-driven environment where you will play a key role in connecting systems, optimising data flows, and enabling high-quality reporting and analytics across the business. Key Responsibilities • Implement and manage data flows connecting operational systems to analytics and BI platforms • Document clear source-to-target mappings to ensure consistency and data integrity • Re-engineer manual data processes to improve scalability and efficiency • Support development of data streaming and integration solutions • Write and optimise ELT scripts and related code • Develop reusable BI reports and structured datasets • Design accessible, well-organised data models to support reporting and analysis Essential Skills & Experience • Strong experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) • Advanced SQL skills • Experience with cloud database platforms such as Azure SQL Database or Snowflake • Proven experience in relational database design and performance tuning for BI solutions • Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (Product Owners, Architects, third-party vendors) • Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Experience • Experience with on-premise platforms such as MS SQL Server • Knowledge of data migration strategies (on-premise to cloud) • Experience documenting technical designs and architecture proposals • Familiarity with DataOps practices (automated testing, pipeline optimisation) • Understanding of data governance, GDPR, data masking, and securing sensitive data What’s on Offer • Competitive salary package • Hybrid working model • Health and wellbeing benefits • Pension options • Retail discounts • Access to fitness and lifestyle rewards • Supportive and collaborative technology team This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Engineer looking to contribute to impactful, large-scale data initiatives within a modern cloud environment.