Data Engineer Contract

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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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