Senior Data Engineer - Local Government

Job Title: Data Engineer - Local Government

Location: Central London (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite per week)

Contract: 3-Month Rolling (Extensions Expected)

Rate: £428 per day (Inside IR35)

Start Date: 31st March 2025

Salt is proud to be working with a high-profile Local Government body in Central London that is committed to digital innovation and data-driven decision-making. As part of their Smart City initiative, they are expanding their data capabilities to drive service transformation and operational efficiency.

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join their product team, playing a key role in designing and developing scalable, high-quality data solutions that enhance public services.

• Designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and architectures
• Ensuring high data quality, accessibility, and integrity across internal and external datasets
• Developing and maintaining data products that generate valuable insights
• Working with modern cloud-based data technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Snowflake
• Implementing dimensional data models and working with SQL, NoSQL, and time-series databases (InfluxDB)
• Using Python for data pipeline development and visualisation
• Deploying applications via Docker and contributing to CI/CD pipelines

• Extensive experience in Data Engineering, particularly building scalable, reusable cloud-based data pipelines
• Strong expertise in Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Snowflake
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and NoSQL databases, with experience in time-series databases like InfluxDB
• Knowledge of dimensional modelling and experience deploying applications using Docker
• Familiarity with CI/CD operating models and best practices in data engineering
• A strong background in Government or Public Sector projects is highly desirable

• Be part of a cutting-edge Smart City transformation
• Work on impactful projects that enhance services for millions of residents
• Long-term contract potential with rolling extensions
• Hybrid working model with a mix of remote and onsite collaboration in Central London

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements