Data Platform & Engineering Lead
New Today
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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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT;IT