Lead Data Engineer Contract 3-6 months

Net Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy company in Edinburgh seeks a Contract Lead Data Engineer to spearhead their data transformation project. This role requires strong skills in Python and Snowflake, focusing on building scalable data pipelines and data governance. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the data ecosystem from scratch, offering a unique opportunity to influence data architecture in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in building enterprise data solutions.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Python and data transformation techniques.
• Expertise in Snowflake cloud data platform and ETL process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformation processes.
• Implement and optimise data workflows and ETL procedures within Snowflake.
• Create robust data models to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.

Skills

Python

Snowflake

Data transformation techniques

Machine learning tools

Communication skills

Job description

Lead Data Engineer Contract 3-6 months

Ideally Central Belt Scotland

Net Talent Partners is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Contract Lead Data Engineer with our esteemed client, a prominent energy company based in Edinburgh. This organisation is renowned for its innovative approach to data, analytics and consultancy within the energy and chemicals sectors. As they embark on a significant greenfield data transformation project, they seek a talented professional to spearhead their data pipeline development, leveraging advanced technologies such as Snowflake. This role offers a unique chance to shape a new data ecosystem from scratch, working within a supportive environment that values expertise, innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformation processes utilizing modern tools and frameworks
• Implement and optimise data workflows and ETL procedures within Snowflake
• Create robust data models to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business data requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Establish and enforce data governance standards to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance
• Drive data discovery processes to catalogue valuable assets across multiple business units
• Support the deployment of machine learning models and interpret results to inform business decisions

Candidate Profile:

• strong background in building enterprise data solutions
• Extensive hands-on experience with Python and data transformation techniques
• Expertise in Snowflake cloud data platform and ETL process optimisation
• Familiarity with machine learning tools such as TensorFlow or scikit-learn
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience managing end-to-end data projects within a fast-paced environment
• This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a greenfield project, with the ability to influence the organisation’s data architecture from the ground up.

If you are passionate about harnessing data to drive impactful business outcomes and meet the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career journey with us. Join a team committed to enabling a more sustainable future through innovative data solutions.