Data Platform Engineer: Trusted Data for Decisions (12m)

Bright Purple; Auchterarder; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established technology organization in the UK is seeking a Data Platform Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role combines hands-on data platform ownership with responsibilities in designing scalable systems, optimizing performance, and implementing security controls. Candidates should have strong SQL and Python skills, experience with modern data tools, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid work model based in Auchterarder.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL databases, preferably Snowflake or Oracle.
• Solid skills in Python for data engineering tasks.
• Experience with modern data tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate a scalable enterprise data platform.
• Develop ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python.
• Own data modeling and deliver business-ready datasets.

Skills

SQL (including Snowflake and/or Oracle)

Python for data engineering and automation

dbt, Airflow, ADF, Matillion

Power BI experience (semantic models, DAX, deployment)

Monitoring and incident management

Data security and compliance principles

Working across hybrid environments

Effective communication with stakeholders

Job description

A well-established technology organization in the UK is seeking a Data Platform Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role combines hands-on data platform ownership with responsibilities in designing scalable systems, optimizing performance, and implementing security controls. Candidates should have strong SQL and Python skills, experience with modern data tools, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid work model based in Auchterarder.