Summary: The Data Engineer role is a 12-month contract based in Dublin, focusing on building scalable data products for a leading global technology company in the financial sector. The position involves designing high-performance data pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced analytics solutions. Candidates must be based in Dublin and hold a valid EU/UK passport or Stamp 4. This role is ideal for experienced professionals passionate about data-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust data pipelines and scalable processing workflows using Python, PySpark, Hadoop, and Databricks SQL.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to deliver real-time insights and next-gen analytics products.
• Build and maintain big data platforms that support predictive models and forecasting-as-a-service solutions.
• Contribute to a greenfield analytic foundation project, integrating multiple data sources into a central API-based ecosystem.
• Participate in design reviews, write clean, testable code, and mentor junior engineers as needed.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer in a production-grade, agile environment.
• Strong hands-on skills with Python, PySpark, Hadoop platforms, Databricks SQL, and big data tooling.
• Proven ability to build, scale, and maintain enterprise-grade data pipelines and API services.
• Experience working with machine learning pipelines, real-time data integration, or data products in fintech is a plus.
• Passion for data-driven solutions, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Salary (Rate): 475

City: Dublin

Country: Ireland

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance