Data Engineering Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Data Engineering Analyst based in Leeds or Edinburgh for a 6-month hybrid contract. This role focuses on building data pipelines, developing dashboards in Power BI, and optimizing data systems. Key qualifications include expertise in GCP services and strong Python skills. Join us to enhance data workflows and drive actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in data engineering, data analysis, or a related discipline.
• Proven hands-on expertise with GCP services (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow).
• Proficiency in Power BI for creating reports and dashboards.
• Strong Python skills, including experience with data libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
• Solid background in ETL processes, data pipeline design, and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines using GCP technologies.
• Develop insightful dashboards and reports in Power BI.
• Write efficient, scalable Python code for data transformation and analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing data systems for performance.

Skills

Data engineering

Data analysis

GCP services

Power BI

Python

Tools

BigQuery

Cloud Storage

Cloud Dataflow

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

Job Description

Data Engineering Analyst

Duration: 6 Months (potential to extend)

Location: Leeds or Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days per week in-office)

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineering Analyst to join our team on a 6-month contract. In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping our data infrastructure, enabling seamless data flows, and delivering actionable insights through advanced analytics and visualization.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines using GCP technologies such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Dataflow
• Develop insightful dashboards and reports in Power BI to support key business decisions
• Write efficient, scalable Python code for data transformation and analysis
• Collaborate across teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing data systems for performance and scalability

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in data engineering, data analysis, or a related discipline
• Proven hands-on expertise with GCP services (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow)
• Proficiency in Power BI for creating reports and dashboards
• Strong Python skills, including experience with data libraries like Pandas and NumPy
• Solid background in ETL processes, data pipeline design, and data warehousing
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of data governance, quality, and security best practices
• Experience working in Agile environments and using Git for version control

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, , beliefs, sexual orientations, identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.