Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer – Contract (Outside IR35) 📍 Newcastle (3 days onsite) | 🏡 2 days WFH 💰 £500–£700 per day | 📅 6–12 Month Project We’re looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a high-impact programme delivering scalable, cloud-based data solutions for a major organisation based in Newcastle. This is a 6–12 month contract, outside IR35, offering a competitive day rate and a flexible hybrid working model. 🔎 The Role You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and optimising robust data pipelines and cloud-native data platforms. Working closely with architects, analysts, and engineering teams, you’ll help drive best practice in data engineering and deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. 🛠 Key Responsibilities • Design and build scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL • Develop and optimise big data solutions using Apache Spark • Implement and manage cloud-based data platforms within AWS • Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes • Ensure data quality, governance, and performance optimisation • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical best practice ✅ Required Skills & Experience • Strong commercial experience as a Senior Data Engineer • Advanced proficiency in Python • Solid experience with Apache Spark • Strong SQL and data modelling skills • Hands-on experience with AWS (e.g. S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR, Lambda) • Experience building and maintaining scalable data pipelines • Strong understanding of data architecture and best practices 🌟 Desirable • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices • Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) • Experience working in Agile environments • Exposure to data governance and security frameworks