Senior Data Engineer – Contract
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site)
Duration: 6 Months
Day Rate: Competitive
Sector: Financial Services
Overview:
We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month contract. You’ll be working on a hybrid basis from their Glasgow office (3 days per week on-site), contributing to key data initiatives that support risk and analytics functions across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and ETL solutions.
* Work with complex datasets to enable data-driven insights and reporting.
* Collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.
* Support the migration and modernisation of data infrastructure using cloud-based technologies.
Skills & Experience:
* Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation tasks.
* Hands-on experience with Databricks or Snowflake (experience in both is a plus).
* Proven track record in developing and maintaining high-quality data solutions within complex environments.
* Background in financial services and/or risk data projects highly beneficial.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
Why Apply:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major financial institution on a high-impact data programme, working with modern cloud technologies and contributing to business-critical initiatives.
If you’re an experienced Data Engineer seeking your next contract opportunity, please get in touch for more details or to apply.