Data Engineer

Your New Company

Join one of the world's most iconic and beloved brands, known for inspiring creativity and learning. This company has a global presence and a mission to build a better world for all through the power of imagination. This global business is also a pioneer in digital innovation, constantly evolving its online platforms to deliver engaging, seamless, and personalised experiences to millions of users worldwide. Joining this team means becoming part of a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and a deep commitment to quality and impact.

Your New Role

As a Data Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing, building, and optimising data pipelines and infrastructure that support advanced analytics and modelling. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex ETL processes, implement best practices in code management, and ensure seamless data flow across platforms. Projects may include connecting SharePoint to Databricks, optimising Spark jobs, and managing GitHub-based code promotion workflows. This is a hybrid role based in London, with 1-2 days per week in the office.

What You'll Need to Succeed

You'll bring 5+ years of data engineering experience, with expert-level skills in Python and/or Scala, SQL, and Apache Spark. You're highly proficient with Databricks and Databricks Asset Bundles, and have a strong understanding of data transformation best practices. Experience with GitHub, DBT, and handling large structured and unstructured datasets is essential. You're detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. Experience with media/social platform data and tools like Power BI is a plus.

What You'll Get in Return

You'll join a collaborative and innovative environment where your work will have a direct impact on business outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, shape best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This contract role offers flexibility, a competitive day rate, and the chance to work with cutting-edge tools in a dynamic and forward-looking organisation.

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