Contract Data Engineer & Analyst - £400/pd
Please note - this role will require you to be based in the North East and able to attend the Newcastle office 2-3 days per week. This organisation is not able to offer sponsorship.
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer / Data Analyst contractor to provide hybrid support across data engineering and analysis during a team refresh. This engagement is initially for 3 months, with a strong focus on maintaining business-as-usual reporting and delivering a key migration from Excel to SQL / Power BI.
This role requires a self-sufficient, trusted contractor who can quickly understand an existing data estate, work confidently with limited documentation, and make sound recommendations when improving or stabilising solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and support existing data pipelines to ensure BAU continuity
- Convert a critical Excel-based report/dashboard into a robust SQL and Power BI solution
- Deliver ad-hoc, priority reporting requests as needed
- Work independently to analyse data structures and logic where documentation is limited
- Provide a clear handover to the incoming Data & Insights Manager at the end of the contract
Required experience
- Proven experience across data engineering and analytical reporting in live environments
- Strong capability working autonomously with minimal oversight or documentation
- Confidence in making recommendations and proposing practical improvements
- Experience supporting BAU reporting alongside project work
- Strong communication skills, particularly around handover and knowledge transfer
Technology in use
- Azure SQL Databases
- Azure Ubuntu Virtual Machines
- Apache Airflow
- Power BI
- Python
- REST & SOAP APIs
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