Senior Data Engineer / Databricks / Remote
Posted Today by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
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Summary: A rapidly growing analytics consulting firm is looking for an Analytics Migration Engineer for a remote, 4-month contract. The role involves migrating legacy analytical environments to Google Cloud Platform, particularly focusing on BigQuery, while ensuring the smooth operation of business-critical analytics during the transition. Candidates will work on high-impact projects and gain exposure to modern cloud tooling and automation techniques. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to collaborate with experienced professionals in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Migrate legacy analytical environments into Google Cloud Platform, focusing on BigQuery.
- Support modern data pipelines, reporting, and automation initiatives.
- Validate data outputs and ensure data accuracy.
- Collaborate with team members on data validation and testing.
- Engage in hands-on work with Google Cloud Platform and Excel automation.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery.
- Experience migrating legacy analytics environments (on-prem, cloud).
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or SAS.
- Hands-on experience with Excel automation (VBA, macros, or advanced formulas).
- Strong understanding of ETL processes and data pipelines.
Salary (Rate): £56.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
A rapidly growing analytics consulting firm is seeking an Analytics Migration Engineer for a remote, 4-month contract engagement (ASAP start through mid-November). This role focuses on migrating legacy analytical environments into Google Cloud Platform, with a heavy emphasis on BigQuery, while supporting modern data pipelines, reporting, and automation initiatives.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact projects. The team is tackling a major cloud transformation, and this role sits at the center of ensuring business-critical analytics continue running smoothly during migration. Candidates will gain exposure to large-scale data ecosystems, modern cloud tooling, and advanced automation techniques while working alongside experienced data engineers and analytics professionals.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery
- Experience migrating legacy analytics environments (on-prem, cloud)
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or SAS
- Hands-on experience with Excel automation (VBA, macros, or advanced formulas)
- Experience validating data outputs and ensuring data accuracy
- Strong understanding of ETL processes and data pipelines
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with SAS migrations into cloud environments
- Familiarity with orchestration tools like Airflow or Cloud Composer
- Experience validating or deploying machine learning models
- Background supporting enterprise-scale analytics environments
- Strong documentation and process improvement mindset
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 60% Google Cloud Platform / BigQuery
- 20% Data validation & testing
- 20% Excel automation & reporting
Daily Responsibilities
- 80% Hands On
- 20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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