Data Engineer

Bright Purple; Auchterarder; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established technology organization in the UK is seeking a Data Platform Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role combines hands-on data platform ownership with responsibilities in designing scalable systems, optimizing performance, and implementing security controls. Candidates should have strong SQL and Python skills, experience with modern data tools, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid work model based in Auchterarder.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL databases, preferably Snowflake or Oracle.
• Solid skills in Python for data engineering tasks.
• Experience with modern data tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate a scalable enterprise data platform.
• Develop ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python.
• Own data modeling and deliver business-ready datasets.

Skills

SQL (including Snowflake and/or Oracle)

Python for data engineering and automation

dbt, Airflow, ADF, Matillion

Power BI experience (semantic models, DAX, deployment)

Monitoring and incident management

Data security and compliance principles

Working across hybrid environments

Effective communication with stakeholders

Job description

Data Platform Engineer (12-month contract - Outside IR35) - Hybrid from Auchterarder.

Bright Purple is working with a well-established organisation undergoing a huge data transformation programme. This is a hands-on Data Platform Engineer role where you’ll take ownership of a modern, business‑critical data platform and help turn data into confident, everyday decision‑making. This opportunity suits someone who enjoys building robust platforms, improving standards, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver data that actually gets used.

Role Overview

• Design, build and operate a scalable enterprise data platform across cloud and on‑prem environments
• Develop and maintain reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python
• Own data modelling and delivery of trusted, business‑ready datasets and Power BI assets
• Ensure platform stability through monitoring, alerting, documentation and run‑books
• Implement strong security, governance and GDPR‑aligned controls across the data estate
• Optimise performance and cost while maintaining clear SLAs
• Work closely with business teams to translate requirements into actionable data products
• Support analysts and power users through enablement, best practice and optimisation

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with SQL (including Snowflake and/or Oracle)
• Solid Python skills for data engineering and automation
• Experience with modern data tooling such as dbt, Airflow, ADF, Matillion or similar
• Hands‑on Power BI experience including semantic models, DAX and deployment pipelines
• Proven experience running production data platforms, including monitoring and incident management
• Strong understanding of data security, access control and compliance principles
• Comfortable working across hybrid environments (cloud and on‑prem)
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

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