Senior Data Engineer – Contract | Edinburgh (2 days onsite) £500/day (Likely Outside IR35) 3 months initially Bright Purple is delighted to be working with an exciting, product-focused consultancy delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile and widely used consumer applications. Their client list features some of the biggest names in tech and beyond. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join their growing Data Practice on a 3-month engagement, helping shape and deliver scalable, cloud-native data solutions for household-name clients. What you’ll be doing Designing, building and maintaining robust data pipelines Automating and orchestrating workflows (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow) Working across leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Implementing and optimising modern data architectures (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake) Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver real business value What we’re looking for Strong experience with Python, SQL, and pipeline tools such as dbt or Airflow Proven background in data modelling, warehousing, and performance optimisation Hands-on experience with cloud data services (Glue, Lambda, Synapse, BigQuery, etc.) A consultancy mindset – adaptable, collaborative, and delivery-focused The details Location: Edinburgh – 2 days onsite per week Duration: 3 months initially Day Rate: c.£500/day IR35: Likely Outside (pending confirmation) Apply now or contact Bright Purple to find out more about this opportunity with one of the UK’s most dynamic digital consultancies. Bright Purple is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We partner with clients who value and actively promote diversity and inclusion across the technology sector