Data Engineer at Deloitte, London/Remote, 6 Months initial, £Contract Rate

Contract Description

Data Engineer

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/05/2026

Contract Role: Data Engineer
Contract Location: London or Sheffield (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 6 months initially
Contract Start Date: Immediate
Contract Classification: Inside IR35

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join Deloitte for an engagement with a leading global Tier 1 Financial Services organisation. 

We are looking for a Data Engineer to build and optimise scalable data pipelines supporting workflow data platforms. The role will focus on ensuring high-quality, reliable, and accessible data for analytics and AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines.
  • Integrate data from multiple operational and workflow systems.
  • Build and optimise cloud-based data platforms and architectures.
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are maintained.
  • Support AI and analytics teams with reliable data infrastructure.
  • Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot data issues.
  • Collaborate across engineering, analytics, and business teams.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience with SQL and Python for data engineering.
  • Experience with ETL tools and data orchestration frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with cloud-based data architectures.
  • Understanding of data modelling and database design principles.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience supporting AI or machine learning workloads.
  • Knowledge of streaming data technologies.
  • Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments.