Data Engineer - Tech Lead
£550 to £700
Hybrid WORKING
Location: United Kingdom (Greater London – Hybrid London ) Type: Contract
Role: Data Engineer – Tech Lead
Work Type & Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite, London
Role Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Day Rate: £550 – £700 DOE
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance: SC (Enhanced SC required – candidates can start while clearance is in progress)
We are seeking a skilled and driven Data Engineer – Tech Lead to join a high-profile, secure delivery programme within the public sector. This is a great opportunity to lead hands-on engineering in a modern tech environment while supporting complex, data-driven transformation.
As a Data Engineer – Tech Lead, you will:
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Design, build, and optimise ETL pipelines using Airflow and Python
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Work across AWS cloud environments and PostgreSQL data sources
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Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a growing engineering team
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
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Maintain a strong focus on performance, scalability, and data quality
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A successful candidate will have:
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Proven experience with Airflow, Python, and ETL pipeline development
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Strong working knowledge of AWS and PostgreSQL
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Ability to lead projects and mentor engineers in a fast-paced environment
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Experience working in secure or regulated environments
Why Apply?
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6-month rolling contract
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Hybrid working with minimal on-site requirement
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Chance to work on nationally important, impactful data projects
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Competitive rate and long-term engagement potential
Not sure if you’re a perfect fit? We’re also hiring across adjacent roles—feel free to get in touch to discuss with Adam Quigley at Anson McCade.
Reference: AMC-AQU-DETL
Postcode: EC2M
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