Databricks * Azure * Cloud Migration * PySpark * Lakehouse * Teradata Modernisation
We're building a bench of top-tier Databricks and Cloud Data Engineering contractors for a series of high-impact transformation programmes across multiple UK clients. If you specialise in cloud migration, Databricks engineering, and modern data platform builds, there are several projects kicking off now and over the coming weeks.
These are hands-on, delivery-focused roles where you'll be shaping modern data platforms, migrating legacy estates, and building scalable engineering foundations that actually get used; not just documented.
What You'll Be Working On
Depending on the project, you'll be involved in:
Migrating enterprise data workloads from Teradata and other legacy systems into Databricks on Azure
Designing and building high-performance PySpark pipelines, Delta Lake tables, and medallion architectures
Developing scalable ETL/ELT workflows and optimising existing pipelines
Implementing Unity Catalog, governance frameworks, and platform standards
Leading or contributing to cloud-native data platform builds
Performance tuning, cost optimisation, and FinOps-aligned engineering
Working closely with analytics, data science, and product teams to deliver real business value
These projects move fast - you'll be expected to deliver clean, scalable, production-ready engineering from day one.
What We're Looking For
You'll thrive in these roles if you bring:
Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and Databricks SQL
Proven delivery of cloud migration projects (Teradata experience is a big plus)
Solid Azure knowledge: Data Lake, Data Factory, Unity Catalog
Advanced SQL and PySpark engineering skills
Experience building and optimising medallion/lakehouse architectures
Ability to work autonomously in fast-paced, product-led environments
A contractor mindset: pragmatic, delivery-driven, and commercially aware
Leadership experience is welcome, but not essential - we have both individual contributor and lead-level opportunities.
Contract Details
Outside IR35
Competitive day rates
Remote or hybrid options depending on the client
Initial 3-6 month contracts with extensions highly likely
Start dates available immediately and rolling over the next few weeks
Why These Projects Stand Out
You'll be working on programmes where:
The tech stack is modern and evolving
The work is genuinely transformative, not BAU
You have autonomy to shape engineering standards
Your impact is visible - faster insights, better governance, lower costs
You're surrounded by senior engineers who know their craft
If you're tired of firefighting legacy systems and want to build platforms that matter, this is the kind of work you'll enjoy.
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