Data Engineer

WA Consultants Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a skilled Data Engineer for a fully remote contract. The role involves building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring system reliability. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, proficiency in SQL, and knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. This is a great opportunity for self-starters who want to make an impact in data engineering.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL. Python knowledge is optional.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with data pipeline tools like Airflow, dbt, Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT data pipelines for batch and real-time processing.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to integrate diverse data sources.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure the reliability of data systems.

Skills

SQL

Python

Google Cloud Platform

ETL/ELT

Data Pipeline Tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Kafka)

Job description

Required for a fully remote contract, a skilled Data Engineer to join a data team supporting design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure.

Daily Tasks:

Build, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT data pipelines for batch and real-time processing

Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to integrate diverse data sources

Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure the reliability of data systems

Minimum Technical Skills:

Proficiency in SQL(optional: Python)

Experience with Google Cloud Platform.

Familiarity with data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Kafka, or similar)

Leadership/Experience Level:

5+ years of industry experience in data engineering or related field

Self-starter with strong ownership mindset; experience working in cross-functional teams

Mentoring junior engineers is a plus.

To arrange a Teams-based interview, please email your CV in the first instance to [e-mail]

WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.