Data Engineer (Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, Python, DBT) - Manchester

Data Engineer (Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, Python, DBT)

Location: Manchester
Contract: 6 months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is a *Manchester* based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Technology Client that is working *to design and deliver scalable data pipelines and help build a modern, high-performance data platform.*

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data pipelines and help build a modern, high-performance data platform. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure data is reliable, secure, and easily accessible for analytics and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and data models.

• Ensure data quality, governance, monitoring, and security best practices.

• Troubleshoot and optimise data workflows.

• Support analytics teams with data access and insights.

• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers where needed.

Required Skills

• 5+ years data engineering experience.

• Strong experience with Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, DBT (Python also considered).

• Data modelling experience (Dimensional or Data Vault).

• CI/CD and Agile experience.

• Cloud experience (AWS preferred).

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Please send your CV or call Toni to discuss further.
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