Data Engineer

Maxwell Bond
Manchester, United Kingdom
18 months ago
Posted
8 Nov 2024 (18 months ago)

Data Engineer (Python)

6 months initial

2 days a week onsite in Manchester

Outside IR35

This organisation delivers data-driven insights to media and market research clients. Its platform provides actionable data solutions to global brands, helping them make informed, strategic decisions.

The Role

You will join the Data Products team and take ownership of building and evolving behavioural data products.

You will turn raw data signals into structured, high-quality datasets. You will use Python and SQL to define schemas, apply business logic, enforce quality checks, and deliver client-ready data feeds.

The role follows a hybrid model with two days in the office each week and the rest remote.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and evolve data product schemas, translating requirements into well-structured datasets

* Build and maintain data feeds using Python and SQL for transformation, validation, and delivery

* Monitor and improve data quality through checks, diagnostics, and analysis of large datasets

* Work with Product, Engineering, Apps, and ML teams to deliver new features and improvements

* Maintain clear, accurate documentation for data products and processes

About You

You enjoy working close to data and solving how real-world behaviour translates into clean, reliable datasets.

Required Skills

* Strong Python skills with experience writing production-quality data pipelines

* Solid SQL skills with experience handling large datasets

* Strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality and validation

* Clear communicator who works well across teams

* Comfortable using AI tools to improve productivity and learning

Nice to Have

* Experience with AWS data tools such as S3, Spark, Athena, or workflow orchestration tools

* Exposure to AI-assisted workflows

Why Join

You will join a team that values growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with support to develop your skills and progress your career

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