England

Senior Data Engineer

Posted on Tuesday, 10th February 2026

IT
England
£350 - £500 per day
Contract

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer (Contract) to support a major data transformation programme. You’ll work across a modern Azure data stack, using Matillion for orchestration and ELT, and Databricks for scalable compute, Delta Lake processing, and advanced transformations.

The Role

  • Build and optimise ELT pipelines using Matillion and Databricks

  • Develop and enhance cloud‑native data platforms across Azure

  • Lead engineering workstreams within wider change initiatives

  • Translate business requirements into robust, scalable data solutions

  • Ensure data quality, governance, lineage, and security standards are upheld

  • Produce clear documentation across pipelines, models, and processes

Essential Experience

  • Strong SQL, Python, and PySpark

  • Hands‑on expertise with Matillion and Databricks

  • Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Delta Lake, and broader Azure ecosystem

  • Proven leadership across data engineering or technical delivery

  • Strong understanding of data governance and best practices

  • Confident communicator able to simplify complex concepts

Desirable

  • Insurance or financial services experience

  • Exposure to additional cloud platforms or enterprise data tools

  • Knowledge of data privacy and secure‑by‑design engineering

Why This Contract

  • High‑impact role within a major transformation

  • Modern tooling and collaborative engineering culture

  • Flexible working and competitive day rate

If you’re a Senior Data Engineer with strong Matillion and Databricks experience, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV for consideration.

Georgia Thompson

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