Job Description
Data Platform Engineer | Contract (OUTSIDE IR35)
£600 - 700 Outside IR35
Hybrid Working, Central London
We’re partnering with an AI-native consultancy that is helping global enterprise organisations transform into AI-powered, data-driven businesses through cutting-edge data and AI platforms.
This is a unique opportunity to join a business working at the forefront of modern data architecture, AI infrastructure, and enterprise transformation. You’ll play a key role in designing and building scalable data platforms that power advanced AI solutions across multiple industries.
What you’ll be working on:
* Designing and building scalable cloud-native data platforms
* Developing modern data architectures to support AI-driven solutions
* Building data mesh / data fabric solutions
* Creating pipelines and integrations across ETL and streaming services
* Collaborating closely with AI Engineers to enable advanced AI capabilities
* Helping enterprise clients shape their data and AI transformation strategies
Tech / experience:
* Strong experience with Azure data services
* Python for data processing and pipeline development
* Experience with scalable cloud data platforms
* Exposure to modern data architecture patterns (data mesh / fabric)
* Containerisation experience (Docker / Kubernetes)
* Experience with vector or graph databases (Pinecone, Neo4j, AWS Neptune etc.)
* Familiarity with streaming technologies such as Kafka, Kinesis or MSK
* Interest in AI/ML workflows and emerging AI tooling
Ideal profile:
* Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset
* Comfortable operating in fast-moving, high-growth environments
* Able to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
* Curious about emerging technologies and modern AI ecosystems
* Enjoys solving complex enterprise challenges across different industries
£600 - 700 Outside IR35
Hybrid Working, Central London