Contract Senior Data Engineer | Leicester | Hybrid (1 day a week in) | £450-£500/day Inside IR35 We’re excited to be hiring a Senior Data Engineer for a financial services company undergoing a major data transformation. This is a pivotal, high-impact role, offering the opportunity to lead the modernisation of their data infrastructure and define the future of their data strategy. Why Join? Be the first Senior Data Engineer, shaping the company’s data future. Transition legacy systems to a cutting-edge data platform. Influence tooling choices —the platform is GCP-based, but the team is open to new ideas. Growth potential : as the team expands, leadership opportunities will follow. Your Role: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. Guide tool selection for optimal performance. Establish robust data quality and integrity standards, ensuring accurate, reliable data. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. What We’re Looking For: Extensive experience in cloud-based data engineering. Hands-on expertise with ETL/ELT processes, data modelling, and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with data warehouse solutions (BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift). Knowledge of workflow automation (Airflow, DBT, Luigi) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi). Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical teams. For more information on this role or other similar roles please contact Mae Fitzgerald Xpertise are acting as an employment agency and business