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Senior Data Engineer (fixed term contract)

Diagonal recruitment
City of London
2 days ago
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*our client is unable to offer sponsorship - only apply if you have the right to work in the UK


Overview


Our client is a well-funded startup (150+ people) and readying to scale. They have award-winning solutions in the fast-moving digital advertising space with proprietary tech, media and petabyte scale data.


The Role


We're seeking a well-rounded Senior Data Engineer to join a Product, Data and Engineering org of 50+ people based out of London working end-to-end across multiple products covering audience insights, analytics and advertising.


You'll be relied upon to design, develop and maintain data pipelines to enhance and support their products as well as design & deliver new innovations for growth including Agentic development.


Technology / Skills requirements


  • Agentic development frameworks
  • Automations
  • SQL
  • ELT/ETL
  • Data Modelling
  • dbt models
  • Version control (Git)
  • Data processing and orchestration using Airflow or similar
  • Google BigQuery
  • Cloud based services: GCP (preferred) or AWS


About You


  • 4 years+ experience as a Data Engineer solving complex and scaled data challenges
  • Someone who can work in and lead cross-functional scrum teams
  • Problem-solver mindset
  • Excellent communicator able to distil down complex matters to various stakeholders
  • Willing and able to mentor and support juniors and peers as necessary


What's on offer


  • Work alongside some of the brightest minds and leading advertising technologies
  • Shaping the future of online advertising
  • Health & Wellness package
  • Medical Insurance
  • Income Protection
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Gym & Cycle scheme
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days) from a Central London office
  • 30+ holidays plus bank holidays (pro-rated)
  • Lots of one-off and regular treats & socials


We're screening & interviewing right away - so apply now if this sounds like you - or get in touch if you know someone that might be more closely suited for a generous referral fee

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