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Data Engineer

AdeccoLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This contract role offers a highly competitive umbrella day rate and the opportunity to significantly impact data-driven decision-making by designing and optimizing scalable data solutions using Python and Databricks. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Python and Databricks expertise, enjoy building robust data pipelines, and are eager to collaborate within a dynamic environment, with hybrid flexibility to boot.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Data Engineer (AVP)

Location: London

Location: Canary Wharf (3 days onsite expected)
Contract Duration: 6 months initially - opportunity for up to 2 years!
Daily Rate: 450 Umbrella

Shape the Future of Data Engineering

We are looking for a talented Data Engineer (AVP) to join our development team in London. This role will help drive our migration from a legacy Oracle environment to a modern cloud-based data platform powered by Databricks.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Design, develop and enhance Data Marts using Databricks, SQL and Python.
  • Build scalable,reliable and high-performing data pipelines.
  • Support Oracle-to-cloud migration initiatives.
  • Collaborate with architects, DBAs and business stakeholders.
  • Drive automation, monitoring and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong Databricks and cloud data platform experience
  • Expertise in SQL and working knowledge of Python.
  • Knowledge of data modelling and ETL/ELT best practices.
  • Experience migrating Oracle or legacy platforms.
  • Understanding of CI/CD, Git and orchestration tools.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a major data transformation programme, work with modern technologies, and help shape the future of enterprise data engineering.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Skills

Oracle
SQL
ETL
Databricks
Generative AI
Git
Python
REST

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