📍 Newcastle (3 days onsite) | 🏡 2 days WFH
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.
* 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
âś… 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
* 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
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