Data Engineer
JOB_53941914796809Job type
ContractLocation
UB7 0GBWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Software DevelopmentIndustry
Aviation & AerospacePay
Inside IR 35, either Paye or UmbrellaClosing date
29 May 2026
Data Engineer at Waterside, London (Contract)
As a Data Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures to enable AI-driven solutions for business, ensuring frameworks can scale across all operating companies. This role demands consultancy-level technical depth combined with a strong delivery discipline.
Tell me more, tell me more…
Our client is currently looking for a new recruit to join their team. Please read on!
You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Shifts:
Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Experience and Skills Required:
- Expertise in Python, SQL, and modern ETL frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- Strong knowledge of data modelling and API integration.
- Proven experience in developing, testing, and deploying data solutions into production environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability beyond proof-of-concept or prototype stages.
- Familiarity with airline or logistics data domains is a plus.
- Significant experience in similar roles, with a proven ability to integrate quickly into new teams and deliver immediate value.
- Initial co-location with client teams in London is essential to ensure close collaboration. Candidates must also be prepared to travel internationally during later stages to facilitate group-wide deployment.
Preferred Consulting-Level Competencies
- Ability to design enterprise-grade data solutions under tight timelines.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and solution-oriented mindset.
- Experience in advisory or consulting roles for data engineering projects.
- Track record of creating high-impact outcomes and driving stakeholder satisfaction from day one.
- Ability to implement standards and frameworks for scalable data solutions across multiple operating companies
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across systems.
- Collaborate with Data Scientists and Analysts to enable advanced analytics.
- Implement best practices for scalability and performance in cloud environments.
- Support integration of MRO AI Solutions into business operational workflows.
- Design data architecture and pipelines that support multi-OpCo deployment, ensuring modularity and interoperability.
What’s in it for you? –
Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job.
- This is a 6-month contract.
- A day rate, in-scope IR35
- This role provides hybrid working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Waterside (2/3) days per week.
- May involve international travel
Next Steps
Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process.
If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better.
We look forward to speaking to you!
Data EngineerJOB_539419147968092026-05-182026-05-29
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