Summary: The Senior Data Engineer role is a contract position focused on building and optimizing data pipelines and ETL workflows for a consultancy that specializes in high-performance data platforms. The position requires strong technical skills in Python and experience with cloud technologies, particularly Google Cloud. The role is remote-first and emphasizes collaboration within a team of engineers. Candidates must be UK-based and have a registered company in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building data pipelines and ETL workflows that process huge datasets
• Designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-throughput reporting solutions
• Working with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
• Using Apache Beam and Google Cloud Dataflow to manage complex data workflows
• Developing and improving backend APIs to support data-heavy applications

Key Skills:

• Strong Python skills – writing clean, efficient, and scalable code
• Experience with BigQuery, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• Deep understanding of Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
• Knowledge of Apache Beam & Google Cloud Dataflow for data pipeline orchestration
• A team-first mindset with strong communication skills

Salary (Rate): 550

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT