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Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Hybrid

Edinburgh, United kingdom

£ 50 /hour

Senior

Freelance

23-10-2025

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Skills

Python SQL Azure Data Factory Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP Snowflake Databricks

Job Specifications

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-native 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

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 inclusion across the technology sector.

About the Company

Bright Purple are a team of specialist Technology and Business Change recruitment consultants based in the heart of Edinburgh. Since 1995 we have been supporting innovative clients of all sizes in placing permanent and contract candidates in IT, Data and Business Change roles. Our Bright Purple People have decades of experience between them, and we use our industry contacts, insight and know-how to help you make the best decisions for your career or business. We also offer extensive and bespoke background checks or bot... Know more