Data Engineer

Contract Data Engineer - Azure / Databricks Location: London (2 days onsite) Rate: £550-£600 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 6 months A leading UK financial institution is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support the development and enhancement of a modern cloud-based data platform. This role will focus on building scalable data pipelines and supporting the evolution of a cloud-first data architecture. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop scalable data pipelines using modern cloud technologies. • Build and optimise distributed data processing solutions using Databricks, Spark and Python. • Develop and maintain data integration workflows using Azure Data Factory. • Work with large datasets stored in Azure Data Lake environments. • Collaborate with architects, analysts and engineering teams to deliver reliable and secure data solutions. • Contribute to improving data quality, performance and operational monitoring across the platform. Key Skills & Experience • Strong experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake. • Advanced Python, SQL and Spark (PySpark) development experience. • Experience building and optimising ETL / data pipelines in cloud environments. • Knowledge of CI/CD and version control (Azure DevOps, GitHub or similar). • Experience working with large-scale distributed data processing systems. Contract Details • 6-month initial contract • £550-£600 per day (Inside IR35) • Hybrid working: 2 days per week onsite in London If you're an experienced Data Engineer with strong Azure and Databricks expertise and are available for a new contract, please apply or get in touch to discuss further.