Data Engineer

Michael Page (UK); Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in Greater Manchester is seeking a Data Engineer for a 3-month contract role. The position requires expertise in data engineering tools and technologies, including experience with cloud-based platforms. This hybrid role involves developing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with analytics teams. The compensation ranges from £450-475 per day, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with data engineering tools and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of database systems, ETL processes, and data modelling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or similar.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems to support analytics requirements.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to understand data needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all systems and processes.
• Optimise database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Integrate data from various sources to create unified datasets for analysis.
• Document data workflows, systems, and processes clearly and comprehensively.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.
• Support ad-hoc data requests and provide technical expertise to stakeholders.

Skills

Data engineering tools

Database systems

ETL processes

Data modelling

Python

SQL

Cloud-based data platforms

Team collaboration

Job description

• Data Engineer, 3 month contract, outside IR35
• Hybrid role - 2 days on site, Greater Manchester

About Our Client

They are a leading manufacturing company based in Greater Manchester.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems to support analytics requirements.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to understand data needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all systems and processes.
• Optimise database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Integrate data from various sources to create unified datasets for analysis.
• Document data workflows, systems, and processes clearly and comprehensively.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.
• Support ad-hoc data requests and provide technical expertise to stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Data Engineer should have:

• Proven experience with data engineering tools and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of database systems, ETL processes, and data modelling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or similar.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

What's on Offer

• £450-475 per day - outside IR35
• Hybrid role - 2 days based in Greater Manchester office
• 3 month contract, with potential extension