Job DescriptionSenior Data Engineer – Higher Education - £500 pd Inside IR35
Our Higher Education client now has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to join them on a 6-month initial contract. This is a great opportunity to support a well-known organisation in a key project.
The Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for supporting the build of a new data lake and reporting platform. They will take on a leadership role within the team, and work collaboratively with Solution Architects on plans and strategies. The candidate will be a strong developer with Python skills, as well as the soft skills required to work well within a team.
Key Skills:
- Strong Python skill, with Spark / PySpark experience. Ability to code independently based on a design or requirement is a must.
- Demonstrable experience of implementing a Data Lake solution in Azure or similar.
- Significant experience and in-depth knowledge of creating data pipelines
- Experience in a Technical Lead or Senior Data Engineer role
- Management/leadership skills and stakeholder management experience
Rate: £500 per day Inside IR35
Duration: 6 months
Location: Central London/Hybrid (1 day per week on site)