Lead Data Engineer - Contract Role

Lead Data Engineer / Data Modelling Lead | Urgent Contract Role Inside IR35 | £750-875/day | Nottingham & Coventry | Hybrid | Initial 3-4 months We have a new Lead Data Engineer contract opportunity with a global consultancy working on a high-impact data transformation programme. You’ll take ownership of designing and building a Snowflake-based data model following the Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and lead a small team to deliver a scalable, governed solution for analytics and reporting. This is inside IR35, requires weekly travel to Nottingham and Coventry and for an initial 3-4 month engagement with an immediate start (you must be available within the next 2 weeks). Key Responsibilities • Design and implement a Snowflake data model aligned to Medallion architecture principles. • Build and optimise ELT pipelines using best practices for scalability and performance. • Lead and mentor a team of 2 experienced Data Engineers to deliver the solution end-to-end. • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure business alignment. • Implement data quality, security, and governance controls across the platform. Ideal Candidate • Proven experience in data modelling and data engineering for cloud-based platforms. • Hands-on expertise with Snowflake and strong understanding of Medallion architecture. • Leadership experience managing small technical teams. • Excellent stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills. Tech Stack Required • Snowflake • Matillion (or similar ETL/ELT tools) • Python / SQL • Familiarity with Azure / AWS environments If you are interested, please apply below!