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Role: Data Engineer (Python, PySpark, SQL)

Day rate: £400pd-£440pd (Outside IR35)

Contract: 6 months initial

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to support a Material Spend Project. You will play a crucial role in extracting, transforming, and analysing large data sets from multiple sources, including API integrations and ServiceNow, to drive actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.

Skills and experience required:

Strong experience developing ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark and Python
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric lakehouse or similar cloud data platforms (Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks)
Proficiency in working with Jupyter/Fabric Notebooks for data engineering workflows
Solid understanding of data lakehouse architecture patterns and medallion architecture
API Integration experience
Experience working with Delta Lake or similar lakehouse storage formats
Strong SQL skills for data manipulation, transformation, and quality validation
Any previous experience within Manufacturing environments would be highly desirable

This is a role that will require 2/3 days per month onsite in Dudley, West Midlands. Please consider this when applying for the role.

If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please click on the link for immediate consideration

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