AWS Data Engineer

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AWS Data Engineer for a 6-month contract. This role involves designing and optimizing data pipelines while supporting critical insights and reporting systems. Join a collaborative team focused on modernizing data infrastructure and tackling diverse cloud-first challenges. If you have strong coding skills in Python and SQL, and experience with AWS Redshift, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Your contributions will help shape data strategies and enhance operational efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills in Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Redshift and event streaming tools.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining efficient, scalable pipelines on AWS.
• Supporting data migration from legacy systems to modern platforms.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS Redshift

Kafka

Kinesis

Version Control

Data Testing

Deployment Best Practices

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Description

AWS DATA ENGINEER

6-MONTH CONTRACT

£450-£550 PER DAY OUTSIDE IR35

This role offers a great opportunity for an AWS Data Engineer to join a fast-moving business working on high-impact data transformation initiatives. You'll play a hands-on role in building and optimising modern data pipelines, while supporting business-critical insights and reporting systems. The environment encourages technical ownership, collaboration, and the opportunity to work on a diverse set of cloud-first data challenges.

THE COMPANYThis is a global organisation operating in a fast-paced, insight-driven sector, with teams focused on using data to shape audience understanding, content strategy, and decision-making. They are investing heavily in their data infrastructure to modernise legacy systems and support real-time data delivery across key functions. The business operates across several international markets and is growing its UK data engineering capability.

THE ROLEYou'll join a collaborative engineering team focused on enabling scalable data access across the organisation. Your work will support both immediate reporting needs and longer-term strategic projects. This includes helping with migration initiatives, designing data flows, and troubleshooting day-to-day data challenges raised by downstream users.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and maintaining efficient, scalable pipelines on AWS.

• Supporting data migration from legacy systems to modern cloud-based platforms.

• Working closely with analysts and technical teams to ensure data is accurate, timely, and fit for purpose.

• Implementing automation and monitoring to enhance pipeline reliability and performance.

• Participating in both BAU and project-based tasks within a growing engineering function.

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong coding skills in Python and SQL.

• Hands-on experience with AWS Redshift

• Experience with event streaming tools like Kafka or Kinesis.

• Familiarity with version control, data testing, and deployment best practices.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.

HOW TO APPLYPlease register your interest by sending your CV via the apply link on this page.