Data Engineer

Join a leading telecommunications company as a Data Engineer! Be part of a major transformation initiative, helping to modernise tech stacks and reporting infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, collaborate within an agile scrum team, and make a real impact on how data is sourced, transformed, and visualized across the business.

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Data Engineer to support a large-scale transformation project. The role involves migrating legacy systems to modern cloud-based platforms, integrating data from multiple sources, and enabling advanced reporting capabilities. You’ll be working within a dedicated scrum team, supporting the transition from Power BI to Tableau, and helping to build scalable, high-performance data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform.

Contract Details

Location: Reading (hybrid – twice per month on-site)

Rate: £375 per day through umbrella

Contract Length: 16 weeks (with visibility to extend)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using GCP-native tools.
• Extract, clean, and transform data from at least 10 disparate sources.
• Support the migration of reporting tools from Power BI to Tableau.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.
• Ensure high performance and optimization of data queries and pipelines.
• Work within a 3-week sprint agile framework, contributing to continuous delivery.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery and Dataform/DBT.
• Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred) and experience with large datasets.
• Background in ETL/ELT processes and data modelling.
• Experience integrating data for BI tools, particularly Tableau.
• Familiarity with Git and version control practices.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Start Date: ASAP