Data Engineer

Aquent; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Data Engineer for a remote role based in the UK. The successful candidate will design and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility. This full-time contract role requires strong collaboration with data scientists and engineers. The position offers a competitive pay rate and aims to support inclusivity in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in data processing (ETL).
• Basic understanding of Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate new data sources.

Skills

Data Processing

Python

Tools

ETL

Databases

Job description

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Client Location: Remote - must be UK based

Starting: ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate: up to 41.35ph PAYE, depending on location - must be UK based

Hours: Full-time; 40-hour week

Duration: 12 months

Key Responsibilities

Data Infrastructure Development

• Design, build, visualise, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate new data sources into existing systems

Data Analytics Support

• Partner with data scientists to deliver clean, reliable datasets for reporting and analysis
• Develop and maintain dashboards and visualisations as required

Data Management

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accessibility
• Implement and uphold data governance best practices
• Support the team’s on-call duties as needed

Day-to-Day Activities

• Assigned to one primary project with a clear scope, timeline, and deliverables
• Work closely with Data and Software Points of Contact (POCs)
• Communicate effectively regarding timelines, progress, and potential issues
• Focus primarily on:
• Building and backfilling datasets
• Creating dashboards and presenting insights
• Responsible for micro-deliveries or smaller tasks alongside main projects
• Success will be measured by the quality and timeliness of your project deliverables

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in:
• Data processing (ETL)
• A basic understanding of Python programming
• Experience with databases and data infrastructure tools

*This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. Thank you for taking the time to apply.

Client Description:

Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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