Contract Data Engineer

Job Description

Contact Data Engineer
Location: Remote
Day Rate: £450 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6 months

Deerfoot Recruitment is working on behalf of our client – a well-established retail organisation currently undergoing an exciting, large-scale IT transformation – to source a skilled Data Engineer for a contract opportunity.

This role will play a key part in the modernisation of the business's data estate, supporting the migration from legacy systems to a modern, cloud-based data platform built on Microsoft Azure technologies. The successful contractor will join a collaborative team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of robust data pipelines and models, ensuring data quality and accessibility across the organisation.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Platform technologies (Synapse, Data Lakes, ADF)
• Expertise in data modelling, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and data integration
• Proficient in SQL and Python (ideally PySpark)
• Knowledge of tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and DevOps (CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience working with enterprise data sources and APIs (e.g., Salesforce, MuleSoft)
• Familiarity with data governance, GDPR, and best practices in secure data provisioning

Interested contractors with relevant experience are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.