Urgent | Contract Senior Data Engineer - Azure + Databricks + Snowflake

Opus Recruitment Solutions
Milton Keynes
3 days ago
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Senior Azure Data Engineer (Snowflake, Databricks, Dbt)

I'm urgently looking to speak with Senior Contractors bringing significant experience in Databricks + Snowflake, coupled with proven Azure-Databricks project expertise. You must have valid right to work status in the UK to be considered for this opportunity.

Skills & Experience
  • Proven Snowflake & Databricks, hands‑on experience
  • Significant expertise in Azure‑Databricks, with demonstratable, hands‑on leadership in Azure‑heavy projects
  • Excellent stakeholder management, able to hit ground running and work closely with senior stakeholders
  • DBT experience - nice to have

Please note: This role requires someone who can operate autonomously from day one, with strong delivery focus in fast‑paced, enterprise‑scale data environments.

Reason for role: Urgent interim replacement

Rate: £(Apply online only) p/d | Outside IR35

Start date: End of March

Working Patterns: Remote first, 1 week in Milton Keynes, per week.

Please reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus as soon as possible to discuss further.


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