AWS Data Engineer

Robert Walters UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an AWS Data Engineer for a 4-6 month contract based in West Yorkshire. This role requires mid-level experience and involves working closely with analysts to define data extraction rules, building ETL pipelines, and administering the cloud data platform using tools like AWS Glue and Snowflake. The candidate should have strong SQL and Python skills and a deep understanding of modern data architectures. This position is hybrid, requiring 1-2 days onsite work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Proficient in SQL and Python.
• Understanding of data modeling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts to define data extraction rules.
• Support data modeling initiatives and maintain transformation logic.
• Build ETL/ELT batch and micro-batch pipelines.
• Develop modeled data sources in Snowflake.
• Maintain metadata and enforce data quality.

Skills

Hands-on experience delivering ETL pipelines

Experience with dbt

Strong proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Python

Deep understanding of Snowflake

Knowledge of cloud-based data architectures

Familiarity with AWS services (S3, Glue, Athena)

Understanding of Lakehouse storage formats

Working knowledge of data modeling methodologies

Tools

AWS Glue

FiveTran

Job description

AWS Data Engineer4-6mth contractOnsite in West Yorkshire office (2-3 days per week)£450-550 per day - Outside IR35Locally based candidates preferred - no relocators - no fully remote

Experience AWS Data Engineer contractor required to join my Yorkshire based client at short-notice to work on a 6mth SOW.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with analysts and system owners to define data extraction and transformation rules, including interface contracts.
• Supporting data modeling initiatives and maintaining transformation logic.
• Building ETL/ELT batch and micro-batch pipelines.
• Developing modeled data sources and products in Snowflake for end-users.
• Maintaining metadata, enforcing data quality, and defining platform standards.
• Administering the cloud data platform.

Skills Required

• Hands‑on experience delivering ETL pipelines using tools like AWS Glue or FiveTran.
• Experience with dbt.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Deep understanding of Snowflake and modern data platform principles.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based data architectures.
• Familiarity with AWS services including S3, Glue, Athena etc
• Understanding of Lakehouse storage formats
• Working knowledge of data modeling methodologies

If interested in this AWS Data Engineer role please apply with latest CV for immediate consideration.

Locally based candidates preferred - no relocators - no fully remote

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Job Details

Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management

Salary: Outside IR35 - 1-2 days onsite per week

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Job Reference: ZAJAW8-41191C95

Date posted: 9 February 2026

Consultant: Alex Taylor