Contract Data Engineer Financial Services | 6 Months | Competitive Day Rate My client, a global consultancy, is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join on a contract basis to support major digital transformation projects with Tier 1 banks. You'll help design and build scalable, cloud-based data solutions using Databricks, Python, Spark, and Kafka -working on both greenfield initiatives and enhancing high-traffic financial applications. Key Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark Structured Streaming, and Unity Catalog Advanced Python/PySpark and big data pipeline development Familiar with event streaming tools ( Kafka, Azure Event Hubs ) Solid understanding of SQL, data modelling, and lakehouse architecture Experience deploying via CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Nice to Have: Knowledge of Scala/Java Understanding of GDPR and handling sensitive data This is a contract role (UK-based) offering the chance to work on high-impact projects shaping the future of finance with some onsite presence required.