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Lead data engineer

2 months ago

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Opus Recruitment Solutions Full time

Lead Data Engineer - 6-Month Contract

Location: Manchester (2 days on-site per week)

Inside IR35


We're seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer for a 6-month contract role. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Extensive experience with Apache Airflow
  • Proficiency in dbt (data build tool)
  • Strong AWS expertise (crucial), including: • Amazon S3 • Amazon Redshift • AWS Glue • Amazon EMR • AWS Lambda • Amazon EC2 • Amazon RDS • Amazon Athena
  • Experience with Python and SQL
  • Ability to lead and mentor a data engineering team
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities include:

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Airflow and AWS services
  • Developing and optimizing ETL processes to handle large volumes of data efficiently
  • Implementing data modeling and transformation logic using dbt
  • Architecting and managing cloud-based data infrastructure on AWS
  • Ensuring data quality, reliability, and security across all data systems
  • Collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions
  • Leading code reviews and implementing best practices for data engineering
  • Optimizing database performance and query efficiency
  • Troubleshooting and resolving complex data issues
  • Staying current with the latest data engineering technologies and methodologies


If you're a skilled data engineer looking for a challenging contract role that leverages your expertise in Airflow, dbt, and AWS, apply now