Data Engineer- Outside Ir35 - £500 daily rate- Manchester - 6 Month

Role Overview: We're seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer with a strong background in Databricks and cloud data platforms to support a high-impact data transformation programme. This hybrid role requires 2 days per week onsite in our Manchester office (non-negotiable) , with the remainder remote.

You'll join a fast-paced, delivery-focused data team responsible for building and optimising scalable, production-grade data pipelines and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities: Design and implement robust, scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark Ingest, transform, and manage large volumes of data from diverse sources Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver clean, accessible datasets Ensure high performance and reliability of data pipelines and warehouse structures Apply data governance, security, and quality best practices Work with cloud-native tools and services (preferably Azure ) Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Data Engineer on cloud-based projects Strong hands-on skills with Databricks