Senior Data Engineer in Edinburgh
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Senior Data Engineer – Contract | Edinburgh (2 days onsite)
£500/day (Likely Outside IR35)
3 months initially
Bright Purple is delighted to be working with an exciting, product-focused consultancy delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile and widely used consumer applications. Their client list features some of the biggest names in tech and beyond.
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join their growing Data Practice on a 3-month engagement, helping shape and deliver scalable, cloud- data solutions for household-name clients.
What you’ll be doing
Designing, building and maintaining robust data pipelines
Automating and orchestrating workflows (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow)
Working across leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Implementing and optimising modern data architectures (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake)
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver real business value
What we’re looking for
Strong experience with Python, SQL, and pipeline tools such as dbt or Airflow
Proven background in data modelling, warehousing, and performance optimisation
Hands-on experience with cloud data services (Glue, Lambda, Synapse, BigQuery, etc.)
A consultancy mindset – adaptable, collaborative, and delivery-focused
The details
Location: Edinburgh – 2 days onsite per week
Duration: 3 months initially
Day Rate: c.£500/day
IR35: Likely Outside (pending confirmation)
Apply now or contact Bright Purple to find out more about this opportunity with one of the UK’s most dynamic digital consultancies.
Bright Purple is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We partner with clients who value and actively promote diversity and across the technology sector
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