Data Engineer | £450 | Outside IR35 | 3 Months Initial | Fully Remote

Added 11/09/2026

Data Engineer | £450 | Outside IR35 | 3 Months Initial | Fully Remote   We’re recruiting for two experienced Data Engineers for 3-Month contract roles with view to extend well into next year. These positions sit in the growing delivery team of one of our key public sector clients. These roles are determined as Outside IR35 and is offered on a fully remote basis.   Key Requirements  Strong Databricks development and data engineering experienceExpertise in ETL and ELT pipeline developmentHands-on experience with Microsoft Azure servicesExperience with Azure Data WarehouseProven Azure Data Factory experience  If this Data Engineer role sounds like a...

Data Engineer | £425/day Inside IR35 | Initial 6-Month Contract | Newcastle / Manchester

Added 09/09/2026

Data Engineer | £425/day Inside IR35 | Initial 6-Month Contract | Newcastle / Manchester Location: Newcastle (2-3 days per week for the first 6 weeks), then approximately one day per month in Newcastle or Manchester.I'm currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a large-scale digital programme, supporting the development of scalable data solutions and operational analytics capabilities within an Agile environment. This role sits between Data Engineering, Analytics and Observability, making it ideal for someone with strong experience across Qlik, Kibana and Elasticsearch, alongside expertise in data integration, pipeline development and cloud-native services. Public sector experience would be advantageous...

Data Engineer - Oxford (On-site)

Added 09/09/2026

Contract Data Engineer - Oxford - On-site (5 days p/w)  I have a short piece of work available for an experienced contractor who's based within commutable distance to Oxford and able to commit to working on-site, 5 days per week.  Rate: £400 - 425 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 5 weeks (could extend to Xmas)  Working Patterns: 5 days on-site per week  Location: Oxfordshire Interview Stages: 1 stage, face-to-face, next week.  The Project: Opus have partnered with a leading manufacturing client who're in need of a Data Engineer with strong scripting knowledge and migration experience to provide interim support for...

AWS Data Engineer (Contract) - Oxfordshire

Added 08/09/2026

AWS Data Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35)  Location: Oxford  Working Patterns: Hybrid - 2 days on site, per week  Contract Duration: 6 months, extension likely  Opus have partnered with a leading manufacturer who're seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to help to design, build and optimise data pipelines to support business reporting, analytics and decision making.  You'll be working closely with engineering and technology stakeholders to help in the delivery of reliable data solutions.  The Role: This one is heavily focused on development and the maintenance of cloud-based data infrastructure. There is a strong focus on AWS Services, Data Modelling,...

Data Governance Lead (contract)

Added 07/09/2026

Data Governance Lead Contract Length: 4 months | Remote (UK-Based) - **occasional travel may be requiredInside IR35: Up to £600 per day We're looking for an experienced Data Governance Lead to help drive and embed data governance best practices across a large organisation's Data & Analytics function. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.Drive improvements in data quality, integrity, security, and lifecycle management.Partner with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Information Security, and wider business teams.Develop governance metrics and reporting for senior stakeholders.Conduct data profiling and data quality analysis within SQL databases.Promote a strong data governance...

Data Architect | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £600-£750/day | Hybrid (London)

Added 03/09/2026

Data Architect | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £600-£750/day | Hybrid (London)I'm currently recruiting for a contract Data Architect to play a key role in defining and delivering the organisation's future data strategy and architecture across a large transformation programme.  This position is focused on data architecture, data modelling, governance and solution design rather than hands-on engineering. You'll work across the wider business to understand the current data landscape, define the target-state architecture, and support the delivery of scalable, well-governed data solutions. A significant priority for the business is the development and maturity of its Product Data Domain, which...