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Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake - dbt - Python - Manchester - Contract
Posted 4 days ago by Nexere Consulting Limited
Key ResponsibilitiesExtract and integrate data from REST APIsBuild and maintain data pipelines into SnowflakeSupport MI...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester
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Data Engineer (DBT, Spark and Data Bricks) :: 100% Remote :: W2 Profiles Only
Posted 2 weeks ago by Trebecon LLC
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in Databricks, Spark, DBT, Python, and SQL...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Programme Manager - Snowflake, DBT & Collibra (Asset Management)
Posted 2 weeks ago by SGI
Who we’re looking forWe are seeking an experienced Programme Manager with a strong track record of leading complex data...
- Rate £850 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, United Kingdom
Data Engineer with DBT & Databricks ,SQL -- 100% Remote -- Only independent Visa...
Posted 2 weeks ago by Trebecon LLC
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable and efficient ETL/ELT pipelines using DBT and Databricks.Develo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our dbt Contract Roles
What does a dbt contractor do?
dbt (data build tool) contractors are engaged to implement, develop, and maintain data transformation workflows using dbt, which has become the standard tool for SQL-based data transformation within modern data stacks. dbt enables data teams to write modular, version-controlled SQL transformations that are tested, documented, and deployed as part of a repeatable data pipeline. Contract engagements typically involve implementing dbt within a new or existing data platform, migrating legacy ETL or stored procedure logic into dbt models, establishing dbt project standards and best practices, developing data marts and analytical models, and providing specialist dbt expertise within a data engineering team that is adopting the tool.
dbt contractors are expected to have strong SQL skills as a foundation, alongside hands-on experience building and maintaining dbt projects in a production environment. Proficiency with dbt Core or dbt Cloud, including understanding of model materialisation strategies, incremental models, seeds, snapshots, and dbt tests, is widely expected. Experience integrating dbt with the relevant data platform, whether Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, or Azure Synapse, is expected alongside knowledge of the orchestration tools used to schedule dbt runs, typically Airflow, Prefect, or dbt Cloud's native scheduling. Familiarity with software engineering practices including version control in Git, code review processes, and CI/CD pipeline integration for dbt is increasingly a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator at senior levels.
What is the market like for dbt contractors?
dbt contracting has grown from a niche specialism into a mainstream requirement within modern data engineering teams over the past three years. The tool has become the dominant standard for SQL transformation in organisations running Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery, creating sustained demand for contractors who can implement and extend dbt projects. As the installed base of dbt-using organisations in the UK grows, so does the demand for contractors who can optimise existing implementations, migrate legacy transformation logic, and upskill permanent data teams. Rates for experienced dbt contractors with strong SQL skills and cloud platform knowledge sit comfortably above the generalist SQL developer market.
How much do dbt contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for dbt roles typically range from £500 to £900 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many dbt vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 dbt contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.