Data Engineer- Outside Ir35 - £500 daily rate- Manchester - 6 Month

Role Overview:
We're seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer with a strong background in Databricks and cloud data platforms to support a high-impact data transformation programme. This hybrid role requires 2 days per week onsite in our Manchester office (non-negotiable), with the remainder remote.

You'll join a fast-paced, delivery-focused data team responsible for building and optimising scalable, production-grade data pipelines and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement robust, scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark
Ingest, transform, and manage large volumes of data from diverse sources
Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver clean, accessible datasets
Ensure high performance and reliability of data pipelines and warehouse structures
Apply data governance, security, and quality best practices
Work with cloud-native tools and services (preferably Azure)

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Data Engineer on cloud-based projects
Strong hands-on skills with Databricks, Apache Spark, and Python or Scala
Proficient in SQL and working with large-scale data environments
Experience with Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake, or similar technologies
Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code tools
Ability to deliver independently in a contractor capacity and meet tight deadlines

Data Engineer- Outside Ir35 - rate £500 day rate- Manchester - 6 Month