Contract: 6 months initially, with potential extension
Location: London - 3 days onsite
Start: ASAP
We're currently supporting a major organisation within the financial services sector that is going through a significant data transformation and cloud modernisation programme. They are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join the team and play a hands-on role in designing, developing and maintaining scalable data solutions.
This is a delivery-focused engineering position, suited to someone who enjoys getting hands-on with data platforms and building robust solutions rather than a purely architectural or management-focused role.
The Role
You'll be responsible for developing and optimising data pipelines, supporting the migration of Legacy data platforms into modern cloud-based environments, and integrating data across complex enterprise systems.
You'll work closely with technical and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into reliable, scalable data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build and optimise scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines
- Develop data solutions using Databricks, Python and SQL
- Support the migration of data assets from Legacy platforms into modern cloud architectures
- Integrate data from multiple enterprise systems, including Oracle
- Develop reusable data engineering frameworks and best practices
- Ensure data quality, security, integrity and performance
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions
- Work closely with architects, analysts, business stakeholders and delivery teams
- Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing
- Support the continued development and improvement of the wider enterprise data platform
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer within large enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience with Databricks
- Advanced SQL
- Extensive experience working with Oracle databases
- Proven experience building and supporting data pipelines and integration solutions
- Experience working with cloud-based data platforms
- Strong understanding of data modelling, performance optimisation and data quality
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle
- Comfortable working independently and delivering with minimal supervision
- Previous banking or financial services experience
- Experience working within regulated environments
- Exposure to Azure Data Platform services
- Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Experience supporting cloud migration or modernisation programmes
- Understanding of data governance and data lineage
If you're a hands-on Data Engineer with strong Databricks, Python, SQL and Oracle experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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Data Engineer - Contract employer: ANSON MCCADE
Anson McCade is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible remote working environment in the UK. With a strong focus on security and digital transformation, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and clear pathways for career advancement, all while contributing to impactful projects alongside talented teams and senior stakeholders.
