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Data Engineer - Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL, Raleigh, NC, Durham, NC,...
Posted Today by TechniPros, LLC
Job SummaryWe are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have str...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Atlanta, Georgia
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Epic Beaker Multiple Roles Build Analyst OR Interface OR Data Innovations Analys...
Posted Today by Tech Pro Inc.
1) Epic Beaker Build Analyst Focus: High-volume build, configuration, and optimization of Epic Beaker (AP/CP) Helping cr...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT -MDM -Enterprise Data Architecture - London
Posted Today by Clarity Resourcing (UK) LLP
SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT - LEAD DATA ARCHITECTMicrosoft Fabric, MDM -Enterprise Data ArchitectureContract (Outside IR35), E...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Central London
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Data Engineer | London Market Insurance | Data Transformation Programme | Databr...
Posted Today by William Alexander Recruitment Ltd
Data Engineer | London Market Insurance | Data Transformation Programme | DatabricksOur sister company, Stellarmann, is...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
Senior React & .NET Technical Lead | Databricks Apps - 6 Month contract potentia...
Posted Today by Templeton and Partners
We're seeking a highly experienced Senior React & .NET Technical Lead to join a major transformation programme, help...
- Rate £800 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
Security Data Scientist - Knowledge Graphs/GenAI - Hybrid - London/Bristol/Manch...
Posted Today by iBSC
Contract: 6 months RollingLocation: London, Bristol, Manchester or LeedsHybrid: 2 days per week onsiteInside IR35Key ski...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London/Bristol/Manchester/Leeds
Data Manager - 3 Days a week in your Local site - Inside ir35
Posted Today by Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Data Manager3 Days a week in your local DWP officeBuild and oversee a "live service" function for Health Data Platform c...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester
SC Cleared Business Analyst | Microsoft Purview | Data Protection | Government P...
Posted Today by Boost Talent
OverviewAn experienced Business Analyst is required to support a strategic data protection initiative within a major gov...
- Rate £300 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location United Kingdom
GIS/Geospatial Data Scientist - Python, PostGIS, Azur - UN-client | 6-month init...
Posted Today by infom consulting GmbH
GIS/Geospatial Data Scientist - Python, PostGIS, Azure - Remote from Western or Northern Europe - UN ClientFor our world...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location REMOTE from Western or Northern Europe
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About Our Data Contract Roles
What does a data contractor do?
Data contractors are engaged across the full spectrum of data disciplines, including data engineering, data analysis, data architecture, data science, business intelligence, and data governance. The data contracting market is one of the largest and most active segments of the UK technology and professional services contracting space, driven by the near-universal recognition across industries that data is a strategic asset that requires specialist expertise to manage and exploit effectively. Contractors are brought in where permanent data capability does not exist, where specific technical expertise is needed for a defined project, or where additional capacity is required within an existing data team during a period of high demand or transformation.
The specific skills required depend on the discipline and the nature of the engagement. Data engineers need proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, alongside experience with orchestration and transformation tools such as dbt, Airflow, and Databricks. Data analysts and BI professionals need strong SQL and visualisation skills, with Power BI and Tableau being the most commonly required tools in the UK market. Data architects need experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms and governance frameworks. Data scientists need statistical and machine learning expertise alongside production engineering capability. Across all data disciplines, the ability to work with messy, real-world data, engage stakeholders on data requirements, and deliver outputs that are trusted and used by the business is consistently valued above theoretical expertise.
What is the market like for data contractors?
The market for Data contractors is one of the most consistently strong and growing segments of the UK contracting market. Demand is driven by the continuing expansion of data volumes, the growing maturity of cloud data platforms, and the increasing expectation that organisational decisions should be grounded in data. The market spans a very wide range of specialisms and rate levels, from analytics and reporting roles through to senior data architecture and AI-adjacent data engineering positions. Cloud data platform skills, particularly around Databricks, Snowflake, and the Azure data ecosystem, have commanded the strongest rate growth over the past two years, while demand for Power BI and SQL skills remains reliably high across the broader market.
How much do data contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for data roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many data vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1580 data contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.