Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £400 - £500 | 6 months | Hybrid Nottingham

Description

Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £400 - £500 | 6 months | Hybrid Nottingham

We’re looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join a growing data team supporting a large-scale modern data platform project. Working 3 days a week onsite on the outskirts of Nottingham, you'll be a key contributor in evolving the organisation’s data capability, focusing on best‑practice engineering, clean architecture, and high‑value BI delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks.

Develop scalable data models and transformations using SQL and Python.

Work hands‑on with Databricks (Lakehouse, Delta tables, notebooks, workflows).

Deliver high-quality dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI.

Implement best practices for data quality, governance, lineage and automation.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including analysts, product owners and business stakeholders.

Support performance tuning, cost optimisation and reliability improvements across the data estate.

Document pipelines, models and processes to ensure smooth knowledge transfer. xjnqpsq Technical Skills Required

Databricks – notebooks, Delta Lake, Spark (PySpark desirable)

Power BI – data modelling, DAX, dashboard/report development

SQL – advanced querying, performance optimisation, data modelling

Python – scripting, transformation logic, automation

Azure Data Factory – pipelines, triggers, mapping data flows

Understanding of data warehousing / lakehouse principles

Experience working in cloud-based data ecosystems (Azure)

Strong appreciation of data quality, governance and best practicesIf this is a role that suits your skillset, can work onsite 3 days per week and immediately available then please apply for the job advert directly or reach out to myself at (url removed)

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

Ad ID: 5417907824