Data Engineer Contract

Data Engineer (6 Month Contract)

Contract Length: 6 Months

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join a fast-paced data and technology environment on a 6-month contract.

You will work within a cross-functional team supporting business intelligence, product analytics and operational data needs across the platform.

This role is focused on delivering scalable, reliable and well-structured data solutions on AWS, helping transform business requirements into production-ready data pipelines and models.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Develop and optimise large-scale relational database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Architect and implement AWS-based data solutions using services such as:
  • S3
  • Redshift
  • Glue
  • Lambda
  • Athena
  • EMR
• Translate business and product requirements into clear technical data specifications.
• Develop and maintain data models, schemas and documentation to support reporting and analytics.
• Ensure data quality, integrity and reliability through testing and monitoring.
• Support cross-functional teams with reliable data access and insights delivery.
• Identify opportunities to automate data workflows and improve performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Strong SQL and relational database optimisation experience.
• Hands-on experience with AWS data services.
• Experience with ETL/ELT development.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing principles.
• Ability to translate business problems into technical solutions.
• Experience with Python, Spark, or similar data processing tools (desirable).
• Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, or infrastructure-as-code practices is beneficial.

This Role Will Suit You If You Are

• Comfortable working in fast-moving, delivery-focused environments.
• Strong communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data quality and performance.
• Proactive in identifying improvements to data platforms.

Contract Details

• 6 Month Contract
• Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
• Flexible / hybrid working model

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