Senior Data Engineer

Retelligence
City of London
4 months ago
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Senior GCP Data Engineer (Contract)


Location: London (Hybrid)

Rate: £450-550 per day

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Duration: 3 Months (Initial + likely extension)


The Opportunity


We are looking for a high-calibre Senior GCP Data Engineer to join one of London's fastest-growing technology success stories. Following a period of exceptional performance and record-breaking growth, the company is scaling its data infrastructure to support global operations.


The Role


As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be a key architect and builder of our modern data platform. You will be responsible for:


  • Pipeline Engineering: Designing and implementing robust, scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest data from a variety of internal and external sources.
  • Infrastructure: Leveraging the full power of Google Cloud Platform to ensure high availability and performance of our data environment.
  • Optimization: Refining and optimizing complex SQL queries and Python scripts to ensure efficient data processing and cost management.
  • Architecture: Collaborating with stakeholders to define data models and ensure the data architecture supports the company's rapid scaling.
  • Best Practices: Championing engineering excellence through CI/CD, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation.


Your Tech Stack


  • Language: Expert-level Python and advanced SQL.
  • Cloud: Extensive experience with GCP (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow/PubSub, Cloud Composer/Airflow).
  • Tools: Experience with data orchestration tools and version control (Git).
  • Environment: Proficiency in building production-grade pipelines.


What We’re Looking For


  • A proven track record of delivering end-to-end data engineering projects on GCP.
  • Senior-level experience in managing complex datasets and distributed systems.
  • A "delivery-first" mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical leadership.

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