We have exiting contract job opportunity for Data Engineer for leading airline client.Role PurposeThe Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures to enable AI-driven solutions for business, ensuring frameworks can scale across all OpCos. This role demands consultancy-level technical depth combined with a strong delivery discipline.Contract - 6 monthsLocation - around HeathrowHybrid - 2 to 3 days onsiteRate - Flexible day rate (inside IR35)Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage.Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across systems.Collaborate with Data Scientists and Analysts to enable advanced analytics.Implement best practices for scalability and performance in cloud environments.Support integration of MRO AI Solutions into business operational workflows.Design data architecture and pipelines that support multi-OpCo deployment, ensuring modularity and interoperability.Required Skills andamp; ExperienceExpertise in Python, SQL, and modern ETL frameworks.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).Strong knowledge of data modelling and API integration.Proven experience in developing, testing, and deploying data solutions into production environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability beyond proof-of-concept or prototype stages.Familiarity with airline or logistics data domains is a plus.Significant experience in similar roles, with a pr