Manager - (Quantexa) Data Engineer at KPMG, London/Remote, 6 Months, £Contractor Rate

Role Title: Manager - (Quantexa) Data Engineer
Contract Length: 6 months
Engagement Type:  Umbrella or PAYE
Location: London / hybrid
Requirement: Current SC Clearance / Quantexa Technical Certification is mandatory

ALL KPMG UK CONTRACTORS MUST RESIDE AND HAVE PROOF OF RIGHTS TO WORK IN THE UK

The KPMG Data Engineering function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions across the UK. Working on complex engagements in Quantexa solutions this team is responsible for the delivery of cutting-edge technical solutions and trusted to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the technical development of Quantexa-based solutions, bringing deep hands-on experience with data ingestion, transformation, and contextual data modelling. You will collaborate closely with Quantexa Architects, Tech Leads, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that address complex business challenges.

You will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust data pipelines, configuring Quantexa components, and supporting the overall success of client engagements.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and optimise data ingestion pipelines and transformations within the Quantexa platform using Spark and Scala.
• Configure and implement Quantexa components such as Entity Resolution, Scoring, and Network Generation to support specific use cases.
• Collaborate with Tech Leads and Solution Architects to design scalable and performant Quantexa solutions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into efficient, production-ready data engineering solutions.
• Support the integration of Quantexa into broader enterprise data architectures, working closely with cloud, security, and DevOps teams.

What will you need to do it?

• Quantexa Technical Certification is required.
• Demonstrable experience in leading client data engineering OR Integration projects for major clients
• Hands-on experience of designing and implementing Quantexa solutions for clients.
• Technical excellence in Scala, Python Databricks
• Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:
• Experience delivering Quantexa in Financial Services, Fraud Detection, AML, or KYC domains.
• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, including tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and enterprise data security standards.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related technical field.