Data Engineer

WRK digital; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Data Engineer for a contract opportunity lasting 6 months. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on AWS experience and be proficient with Alteryx. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining data pipelines and collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver data solutions. This position offers a day rate of £610 and includes hybrid work options in York.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS including S3, Lambda, Glue, and Step Functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Alteryx Designer and/or Alteryx Server.
• Solid SQL skills and experience with relational and cloud-based databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across AWS environments.
• Develop, optimise, and automate workflows in Alteryx.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Skills

AWS

SQL

Alteryx Designer

Alteryx Server

Python

Tools

AWS S3

AWS Lambda

AWS Glue

AWS Step Functions

Redshift

Job description

Data Engineer

Contract Length : 6 months

IR35 Status : Inside IR35

Day Rate : £610 / day

Location : York / Remote (twice a month in the office)

Overview

WRK digital is excited to partner with a well-known and trusted UK brand to recruit a skilled Data Engineer for a new contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-thinking technology team focused on scalability, automation, and cloud infrastructure innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and optimising data pipelines and analytical workflows, with a strong focus on AWS cloud services and Alteryx data automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL / ELT pipelines across AWS environments.
• Develop, optimise, and automate workflows in Alteryx to support data transformation and analytics.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Implement best practices for data quality, governance, and security within cloud and automation platforms.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and Alteryx workflows to ensure reliability and performance.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements in cloud architecture, tooling, and data engineering standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on expertise with AWS, ideally including :
• S3, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions
• Redshift or other cloud data warehousing solutions
• IAM, CloudWatch, and related services
• Advanced proficiency with Alteryx Designer and / or Alteryx Server .
• Solid SQL skills and experience working with relational and cloud‑based databases.
• Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages for automation and data processing.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.