Data Engineer
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
£37.02 - £41.35 p/h PAYE
Start Date:
ASAP
Pay rate: £37.02 – £41.35 p/h PAYE (dependent on location)
Location: Remote (must be UK-based)
Contract Type: 3 Months (Potential for Extension)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Engineer to join a central support function within a high-impact technology organisation. This role focuses on enhancing customer experience and satisfaction through advanced data solutions in a dynamic support environment.
You will be responsible for designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and developing metrics that empower teams to make data-informed decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a hands-on approach to solving complex data challenges, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, and data scientists.
Key Responsibilities:
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Build, maintain, and optimise data pipelines and architectures.
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Develop success metrics and dashboards to track team performance.
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Translate business needs into technical solutions using SQL and Python.
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Support ongoing and ad hoc data requests, including bug fixes and deep dives.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and logging accuracy.
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Contribute to the improvement of knowledge management systems through better data measurement and insights.
Required Skills & Experience:
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5+ years of experience in SQL and Python development.
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Strong background in data modelling, analytics, and visualisation (e.g. Tableau, MicroStrategy).
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Proven experience with integration tools such as Azure Data Factory and Apache Airflow.
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Ability to work independently while engaging with stakeholders across functions.
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Familiarity with business intelligence processes and experimentation data.
Preferred Experience:
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Exposure to knowledge management or customer support data systems.
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Experience in fast-paced sectors such as tech, retail, or social media.
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Analytical mindset with the ability to derive meaningful insights from complex datasets.
**This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. If you have not received a response within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not been selected for progression to the next stage of the hiring process
Client Description
Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.