Contract Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer - Outside £600p/d | 3-6 month | Lead a Data Engineering function | HealthTech | Python, Spark, Data Bricks, AWS, Azure | Remote UK based

G.Digital have exclusively partnered with an exciting HealthTech business looking to hire a Lead Data Engineer to help kick off a build of a brand-new Data Engineering function from the ground up.

This isn’t your standard contract its a leadership role so definitely won’t suit everyone...

Initially, you’ll be hands-on delivering a critical Data Engineering project expected to run for the first 3–6 months

From there, you’ll have the autonomy to define what the Data Engineering capability looks like moving forward, tooling, architecture, strategy and team build included

Huge opportunity to genuinely influence engineering direction within a scaling business

What they’re looking for

Strong hands-on Data Engineering experience across Python, Spark, SQL and PySpark

Experience working with hyperscaler cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP

Exposure to modern tooling including Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and PowerBI

Previous experience building, leading or mentoring Data Engineering teams

What’s in it for you?

Day Rate £600p/d | Outside ir35

Remote - Must be UK based

Opportunity to kick off a greenfield build

Interested? Drop me a message or email:

p.rainford@g-digital.co.uk

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