Summary: The Data Automation Engineer (Python and SQL) role involves automating manual processes and enhancing data validation within a major UK retail bank's systems. The position is crucial for improving data management practices and ensuring data integrity. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension, requiring a hybrid working arrangement. The role demands strong technical skills in Python and SQL, along with experience in data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate data validation and processing in Excel.
• Implement structured validation for banking data.
• Analyze and map existing data systems to identify and resolve data issues.
• Collaborate with team members to automate manual processes and improve data workflows.
• Work with Python and SQL to develop solutions.
• Potentially create dashboards to enhance reporting.

Key Skills:

• Experience in data analysis or a related field (finance experience is a plus).
• Strong skills in Python and SQL (experience with pandas, polars, or similar libraries is preferred).
• Expertise in data validation and automating data processes.
• Ability to work with Legacy technologies and adapt solutions to an evolving system.
• Proficient in data quality management, data pipeline development, ETL, and database design.
• Experience with test-driven development, Git, and CI/CD.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT