129 senior data engineer jobs found

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: Warwick (Hybrid Working) Contract: Initial 6 Months Pay Rate: £550 - £650 (Umbrella) Role Overview Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer with deep experience in enterprise data warehousing and data integration. This role is focused on designing and building robust, scalable data warehouse solutions, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation and real-world delivery, not just theoretical knowledge. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality data models, ETL/ELT pipelines, and integration patterns, working closely with architects and analysts to enable reliable and performant analytics across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of large-scale data systems, including data warehouses, data lakes, and pipelines. Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT processes utilising tools such as Matillion. Create and maintain optimal data flows and data...

Senior Data Engineer – (Tick data, Time-Series; kdb+ / Q ) 3-6 months initially. London 3 days onsite   Are you a Data Engineer with a background in systematic trading who has worked with granular tick market data? Have you built pipelines to allow tick data to be ingested into a time series tech stack utilising kdb+ and Q? If so keep reading!   Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our London based trading client for a Data Engineer to focus on building a scalable data platform for algorithmic trading.   You’ll Identify and implement solutions for Quants and Traders, providing data that will be used to improve strategies performance and produce clients TCA, pre- and post- trade analytics.   Your Project Work: Identify and implement solutions to provide data that will be used to improve strategies performance and produce clients TCA, pre- and post- trade analytics. Work with business Stakeholders to build new and maintain existing real-time and historical data services and...

Position: Senior SAP S/4HANA Engineer (ABAP / Data-focused) Location: Swindon, UK (Hybrid-3 days a week from office) 6 months contract position The Role This is a senior, hands-on delivery role focused on solving complex SAP data and integration challenges that directly impact migration success. Looking for individuals who thrive in high-pressure delivery environments and can operate with real autonomy. Your responsibilities: * Ability to independently diagnose, debug, and resolve complex technical issues * Comfortable engaging directly with architects, platform teams, and senior stakeholders * Able to deliver with minimal dependency on vendors or third parties Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Proven experience working with SAP Business Partner at scale * Strong hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience, particularly: * Large-volume data migration * Complex integrations and interfaces * Deep technical expertise across: * ABAP * OData...

Senior Databricks Engineer | Hybrid | Cardiff| Outside IR35 | £400 - £500 Opus is partnering with a new client to support a major data platform build, and we’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in the next phase of delivery. This is a hands-on contract position focused on building out a modern cloud-based data environment using Azure, Databricks, and Lakehouse architecture principles. You’ll be working within a growing data function, helping to design and deliver scalable, production-grade data solutions that underpin reporting and analytics across the business. This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with stakeholders, and translating business requirements into robust data engineering solutions. What you'll be doing: Design, build and optimise data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python and SQL Work within a Lakehouse / Medallion architecture framework Develop and maintain data models and structures to...

Job Title: Data Engineer Are you ready to take your data engineering skills to the next level? Our client, a leader in the Electricity Distribution industry, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Data Engineer to join their dynamic IT & Digital team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a Senior Data Engineer, supporting a critical application launch while ensuring data integrity and operational excellence. Pay rate: £400 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months with a view to extend to 9 months Location: Remote (occasional travel to Bristol for training) Working Pattern: Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 37.00 hours pw Start date: ASAP What You'll Do: Collaborate closely with the development team to understand application requirements and data dependencies. Write and execute SQL queries for code fixes, patches, and data corrections. Support the Senior Data Engineer in maintaining database stability and performance as the application goes live. Troubleshoot...

Cloud Efficiency Engineer (GCP) Location: London, ( Occasional Office Visits ) ** PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP IS NOT PROVIDED - MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK ** Role Summary We're looking for a cloud efficiency engineer to join the team. This is a hands-on specialist role: you'll bring deep expertise in cloud infrastructure cost optimization and apply it directly to implementing multi-million-dollar efficiency gains across one of the world's largest Kubernetes fleets. You'll work alongside senior engineers and a data scientist who identify and prioritise opportunities. Your job is to take those opportunities and make them real - digging into GCP configurations, workload profiles, and Kubernetes resource settings to implement changes that reduce cost while maintaining performance and reliability. You bring the specialist knowledge that makes the difference between a safe 30% rightsizing and an aggressive one that pages on-call at 3am. The Opportunity This environment...

Senior Engineer - Highways   Rate: Up to £50-£55 p/hour Contract: 40 Hours per Week   An experienced Senior Engineer is required to support the delivery of highways and transport infrastructure projects across a varied programme of urban improvement schemes. Working within a multi-disciplinary design team, you will manage projects from feasibility through to construction, delivering schemes valued up to £5m.   Key Responsibilities ·Deliver highways and infrastructure schemes across the full project lifecycle ·Produce detailed highways and drainage designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D ·Prepare technical drawings, construction details, and project documentation ·Apply DMRB, MfS2, LTN guidance, TSM, and CDM 2015 standards ·Support programme management, budgets, procurement, and contractor coordination ·Undertake site inspections, supervision, and technical issue resolution ·Monitor project progress, costs, and delivery milestones ·Engage with stakeholders, funding bodies,...

Senior Technology Engineer Stratford, London (Hybrid) £450 - £470 per day (Umbrella) 6-Month Contract The Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Technology Engineer to join a major infrastructure and transportation programme focused on innovation, automation, and emerging technologies within a highly regulated engineering environment. This role will play a key part in driving technology-led improvements across critical infrastructure assets, with a particular focus on reducing manual maintenance activity, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the deployment of innovative engineering solutions. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects involving AI, automation, remote monitoring, digital inspection technologies, and drone applications, while contributing to long-term transformation programmes across a complex engineering estate. There is also strong potential for the position to transition into a permanent opportunity. Key...

Job Title: Senior Technology Engineer Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid – min.2 days per week onsite) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £ (Apply online only)/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role: To provide technical leadership and delivery accountability for innovation across the asset base, progressing new technologies from development and trial into safe, assured, and value‑for‑money operational deployment. The role operates with a high degree of professional autonomy, acting as a subject‑matter expert and technical authority within the innovation framework. Lead the identification, development, and deployment of innovation initiatives aligned to strategic objectives. Act as technical authority for assigned innovation projects, setting direction and ensuring engineering integrity. Translate emerging technology into practical, deployable solutions for operations and maintenance. Minimum Requirement: Experience working with drones and associated...

Data Centre Operations * Ensures compliance with data centre business units and service-level policies. * Engages with appropriate teams and resources to execute tasks or projects. * Manages programs associated with area of responsibility. * Follows and adheres to safety and security policies and procedures. Reports immediately any safety or security issues or concerns. * Participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process as appropriate. * Lead or participate in incident response activities for critical infrastructure failures, ensuring minimal downtime and effective recovery processes. * Proactively identify potential risks or vulnerabilities in the critical environment and implement strategies for mitigation. * Manage relationships with external vendors for equipment maintenance, repairs, and emergency services. * Help support and provide ongoing knowledge sharing to other team members to enhance their knowledge of critical environment systems and...

Principal Engineer- Highways Rate: £60-£65 p/hour Contract: 40 Hours per Week   An experienced Principal Engineer is required to lead the delivery of major highways and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. This role will see you managing complex programmes valued above £5m, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and overseeing technical delivery, governance, funding, and stakeholder engagement within a Local Authority environment.   Key Responsibilities ·Lead highways and infrastructure schemes from inception to delivery ·Manage multiple complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams ·Provide technical leadership and design assurance across highways and drainage schemes ·Manage budgets, programme delivery, procurement, and consultant performance ·Lead stakeholder engagement including funding bodies and senior leadership ·Ensure compliance with DMRB, MfS2, LTN guidance, TSM, and CDM 2015 ·Oversee public consultation, risk management, and scheme delivery...

Senior Technology Engineer (Innovation & Drones) * Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week onsite) * Duration: 6 months (Strong potential to convert to permanent) * Rate: £450 - £470 per day (Inside IR35) * Clearance: BPSS * Application Deadline: URGENT – Thursday 21st May at 17:00 About the Role Are you a tech-forward engineer passionate about automation, drone technology, and AI? We are seeking a Senior Technology Engineer to join a high-profile innovation team dedicated to modernising high-speed rail infrastructure (HS1). This is a transformational, hands-on contract role where you will drive the innovation agenda, directly reducing manual maintenance by introducing bleeding-edge automation and remote condition monitoring technologies. Key Project Focus Areas * Drone Technology: Leading the deployment of drones for inspecting hard-to-reach assets (ventilation shafts, steep embankments) and...

Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Data (Kafka/Spark) Chester | Hybrid working | 12-month contract | Inside IR35 | Global Investment Bank A leading global investment bank is looking for a hands-on Senior Engineer to build high-performance, real-time data platforms supporting regulatory compliance across global operations. This is a fully engineering-led role focused on streaming, distributed systems, and low-latency processing , ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale. What You'll Do Design and build Kafka-based streaming pipelines and Spark processing jobs Develop low-latency, high throughput systems handling large-scale datasets Create data matching and reconciliation solutions across multiple sources Work on event-driven architectures with a focus on performance, accuracy, and reliability Contribute to production grade systems in a highly regulated environment What We're Looking For Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and Spark...

Exciting Opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) in South Yorkshire An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) to join a leading authority in South Yorkshire on a full-time basis. This key role will oversee the management and maintenance of highway electrical assets, ensuring compliance, safety, and longevity of the infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing maintenance programs, coordinating teams, and delivering best value for money while meeting statutory and regulatory obligations. The main duties of the Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) include: ·Leading and managing the maintenance of highway electrical assets, including the implementation of reactive and planned maintenance programs. ·Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, policies, and industry standards, as well as maintaining accurate records to support statutory defense in legal claims....

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Senior Design Engineer in Gloucester on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Senior Design Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Gloucester on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £40.00 - £45.00 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella Role: Design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements Support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems Lead innovative mechanical design projects and ensuring robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across the product lifecycle Key responsibilities: Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes Support all aspects of product configuration Ensure accuracy...

Electrical Design Engineer for a major offshore wind project in The Netherlands Key Responsibilities The consultant will support projects at various phases by conducting studies. Scope includes: * Create and validate EMT and RMS models for relevant assets (e.g., WTG, PPC, STATCOM, as applicable). * Plan and execute design and Grid Code compliance studies, small disturbances and fault scenarios. * Draft clear, audit-ready technical documentation for internal review and external compliance; contribute to grid-connection workstreams. * Interface with OEMs on model provisioning, validation, and parameterization. * Summarize findings, recommend mitigations, and ensure quality in line with Ørsted standards across multiple projects. Requirements * Degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering (BEng/MSc/PhD) or equivalent. * At least 5 years' hands-on experience with PSCAD for EMT studies, including applicable add-ons and analysis modules, plus required experience with DIgSILENT...

Are you a Project Engineer with previous experience working directly for the client?   Have you previously worked on digital transformation based projects?   Location: London (Hybrid - minimum 2 days onsite per week) Contract Length: 6 Months (Strong potential to convert to permanent) Rate: £450-£470 per day (Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP Interview Process: 1-stage Teams interview   The Opportunity   My client is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of its innovation and digital transformation strategy across the asset base. Reporting into the Head of Innovation, this role will focus on introducing emerging technologies, automation, and data-driven solutions to improve maintenance efficiency, operational performance, sustainability, and workforce safety. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded engineer with experience delivering innovation-led projects within a regulated engineering environment.   Key Responsibilities   ·Lead innovation...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £46.50p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; understanding feedback from operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers Participating and supporting Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintaining governance through the Lifecycle Management process and creating/contributing to Manufacturing Plans Providing manufacturing decision-making information to aid the: review of production schedules; reviewing production labour and material costs; estimating future requirements preparation of product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends Building prototype products, writing work instructions and training...

Traffic Engineer Location: London Borough of Hackney Contract: Temporary/Ongoing Pay rate: £20.86 per hour PAYE £28.11 per hour UmbrellaThe London Borough of Hackney is looking for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join the Streetscene service, supporting the delivery of Traffic Order Making and related highway schemes. This is a key role working closely with senior engineers to ensure statutory and legal obligations are met while delivering a customer‑focused service. Key Responsibilities Supporting and delivering the Traffic Order Making process, from preparation through to implementation Assisting with and progressing traffic and highway schemes within agreed timescales Preparing reports, correspondence, and statutory documentation Liaising with internal teams, statutory consultees, and members of the public Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, council policies, and best value principles Attending meetings and, where required, public consultations Using...

Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) Location: Cardiff / Swansea (Hybrid 3 days per week) Pay Rate: £51 per hour Umbrella PAYE (37.5 hours per week) Qualifications required: Degree / IEng / CEng Travelling costs expensed Notice Period: 4 weeks Contract Term:4 months (with extension) About the company Our client are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. They've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. Their Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, their employees continue to challenge the status quo. Our client are looking for Senior / Principal Mechanical Building Services Contract Engineer to join their growing team in Cardiff. The responsibilities of the role are: Client briefing and stakeholder...