Data Engineer

iO Associates; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retail business is seeking a Data Engineer to enhance data movement and delivery insights. Responsibilities include building data pipelines, improving data quality, and designing Power BI reports. Required skills include strong expertise in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on AI-driven projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Developer in a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Python and SQL.
• Experience building data pipelines or APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise data pipelines and APIs between internal systems.
• Improve data quality, automation, and consistency.
• Design and publish Power BI reports and dashboards.

Skills

Data pipeline building

Python

SQL

Power BI

Machine learning

Communication skills

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Contract Data Engineer - APIs / Python / Power BI / Machine Learning

£400 to £500 per day (Outside IR35)

6-month initial contract with likely extensions

Hybrid, two days per week onsite with a Midlands-based retail business

The opportunity

A leading UK retail business is expanding its data function and looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to help improve how data moves, connects and delivers insight across the organisation.

What you will be doing

• Building and optimising data pipelines and APIs between internal systems and third-party partners
• Improving data quality, automation and consistency across storage and reporting layers
• Designing and publishing Power BI reports and dashboards to support commercial decision making
• Exploring opportunities to apply AI and machine learning to improve forecasting and automation
• Working closely with stakeholders to align data solutions with business objectives

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Data Developer in a commercial environment
• Strong knowledge of Python and SQL
• Experience building data pipelines or APIs using any modern framework or toolset
• Familiarity with Databricks, Power BI or similar data visualisation tools
• Understanding of machine learning concepts or AI-driven process automation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical work to business users

Why join

• A high-impact role within a growing data function at a major UK retail business
• The chance to shape how data is designed, integrated and used across multiple systems
• A mix of engineering, reporting and applied AI projects
• A collaborative, delivery-focused environment that values initiative and commercial awareness