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Contract Data Engineer

£95,000 - 95,000
MCS Group
Adelaide Street 83-91, Belfast
£95,000 - 95,000
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Company Size
50-200
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Senior
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Job Type
Freelance / Contract
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Extensive proven experience as a Data Engineer - Strong hands-on expertise with large relational databases and advanced SQL optimisation - Experience working with AWS data services (including Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Athena) - Strong experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration workflows - Experience with Python, Spark, or other data processing technologies - Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices

Technologies

AI
Lambda
Redshift
CI/CD

Responsibilities

- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and automation for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery - Develop and optimise SQL-based data models across large relational databases - Build and manage AWS-based data infrastructure using services such as Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Athena - Implement and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple systems - Support data platform migration and modernisation initiatives - Ensure high standards of data quality, performance optimisation, and governance - Contribute to DevOps and automation practices, including infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD where appropriate

Description


We are an AI-enabled software house seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer to support a key automation initiative. This role focuses on building scalable automation across our data platform while supporting the migration and modernisation of existing data infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to delivering robust, automated data solutions in a cloud-first environment. The contract is for 6 months with a competitive rate, located in either Belfast or London, with in-office working required. We pride ourselves on our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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