Data Engineer

Data Engineer – (AWS / Databricks / Python / SQL)

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: 1–2x/week on-site in Leeds

Duration: Until March 2026

Day Rate: £500/day Inside IR35

🚨 NHS or Central Government experience is ESSENTIAL 🚨

Brio Digital are supporting a HealthTech consultancy delivering a major transformation across NHS data platforms.

We are seeking a senior candidate with strong expertise in Python and AWS Serverless architecture (including Lambda functions). The ideal individual will not only bring technical excellence but also act as a unifying presence, fostering collaboration, mentoring others, and maintaining harmony within a high-performing data team.

What You’ll Do

• Design and maintain end-to-end data pipelines within the AWS ecosystem
• Build reliable data solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL
• Integrate and optimise data from diverse sources, including MongoDB
• Develop and maintain ETL processes for analytical and operational use
• Implement data quality, governance, and testing frameworks
• Collaborate with analysts, scientists, and delivery teams to ensure accessible, trusted data
• Contribute to the evolution of scalable, cloud-native data architectures
• Foster team alignment and positive collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• Strong hands-on experience with Python for ETL and data engineering
• Proven expertise in AWS Data Services (Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, Databricks)
• Advanced SQL skills across data modelling, optimisation, and stored procedures
• Familiarity with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Understanding of modern data architecture and data governance principles
• Experience with CI/CD, version control, and Agile project delivery
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills