Senior Data Engineer

📍 Newcastle (3 days onsite) | 🏡 2 days WFH

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a high‑impact programme delivering scalable, cloud‑based data solutions for a major organisation based in Newcastle.

This is a 6–12 month contract, outside IR35, offering a competitive day rate and a flexible hybrid working model.

You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and optimising robust data pipelines and cloud-native data platforms. Working closely with architects, analysts, and engineering teams, you’ll help drive best practice in data engineering and deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

• Design and build scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL
• Develop and optimise big data solutions using Apache Spark
• Implement and manage cloud-based data platforms within AWS
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes
• Ensure data quality, governance, and performance optimisation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical best practice

• Strong commercial experience as a Senior Data Engineer
• Advanced proficiency in Python
• Solid experience with Apache Spark
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills
• Hands‑on experience with AWS (e.g. S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR, Lambda)
• Experience building and maintaining scalable data pipelines
• Strong understanding of data architecture and best practices
• Experience with CI/CD and Dev Ops practices
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Exposure to data governance and security frameworks