Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week)

6 Month Contract

We're recruiting a Senior Data Engineer for a technology-led organisation investing in modern data capabilities and AI. This contract is suited to an experienced engineer who can combine strong Python development with deep AWS knowledge to build and improve the systems that turn raw data into something businesses can use.

You'll be working across the data engineering lifecycle, from developing ingestion and transformation pipelines to improving how data is stored, processed and made available to downstream applications. The role offers scope to work with contemporary cloud architecture and engineering practices, including data solutions that enable machine learning and Generative AI.

Senior Data Engineer - Key Requirements:

• Extensive practical experience using AWS to develop and operate data solutions
• Min. 5 years' commercial experience in data engineering
• Experience with distributed processing technologies such as Apache Spark
• Strong Python programming skills, with a track record of delivering production-ready applications and data pipelines
• Knowledge of modern cloud data platforms, including data lakes, lakehouses and data warehouse solutions
• Awareness of how data engineering supports AI, machine learning or Generative AI use cases
• Advanced SQL, including complex transformations and querying large datasets
• Confidence working independently, making technical decisions and contributing to engineering standards
• Experience with engineering practices such as automated testing, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to build reliable pipelines with a focus on data quality, performance and maintainability

For a Senior Data Engineer who wants to stay close to the code while tackling meaningful data challenges, this is a chance to work with Python, AWS and modern cloud technologies in an environment that is actively exploring AI-driven solutions. The position is based in Leeds, with a hybrid working arrangement and an initial six-month contract.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.