Data Engineer

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This role is for a Data Engineer / Technical Support Engineer on a 6-month contract, paying £400 per day, based in Sheffield (3 days remote). Requires 4+ years in B2B applications, advanced Spark knowledge, and strong SQL expertise.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
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🗓️ - Date discovered
August 13, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract type
Inside IR35
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
London
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Monitoring #BigQuery #Cloud #Alation #GIT #Azure #Documentation #IAM (Identity and Access Management) #dbt (data build tool) #Hadoop #Snowflake #Data Integration #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Engineering #Datadog #Computer Science #Databricks #Grafana #Spark (Apache Spark) #Scala #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Debugging #Version Control
Role description
Data Engineer / Technical Support Engineer - Client Facing (Remote - UK) Location: 3 days per week in the office (Office in Sheffield, UK) Contract: 6-Month Contract Rate: £400 per day - Inside IR35 Role Overview: We are looking for a highly motivated and technically proficient Data Engineer or Technical Support Engineer to join our team. This is a dynamic client-facing role where you will work closely with our customers to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the Prophecy IDE and its integrations with third-party tools. You'll be working with a cutting-edge data integration platform while providing best-in-class support to customers using our solutions in mission-critical environments. You will be working alongside a team of talented engineers who share a passion for solving complex challenges. Your role will allow you to have a direct impact on the future of data engineering, contributing to the innovation of our product and ensuring its continued success in the market. Key Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues related to the Prophecy IDE and its integrations. • Assist with third-party integrations and troubleshoot issues across customer environments. • Reproduce customer bugs in both production and sandbox environments to identify root causes and build documentation. • Communicate effectively with customers, setting clear expectations and delivering timely solutions. • Provide proactive suggestions to improve performance and efficiency in customer environments. • Document solutions, create knowledge articles, and maintain company documentation. • Serve as a customer advocate, ensuring their needs and concerns are effectively communicated and resolved. • Coach and mentor junior team members as necessary, helping them develop technical skills and grow within the company. • Develop deep expertise in IDE's architecture and administration to provide the highest level of support. Required Skills and Qualifications: • 4+ years of experience in troubleshooting and supporting B2B enterprise applications. • Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Spark. • Experience building, maintaining, and debugging DBT pipelines. • Strong proficiency in developing, monitoring, and debugging ETL jobs. • Deep understanding of SQL and experience with Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure, Hadoop, or CDP environments. • Hands-on technical support experience, including escalation management and adherence to SLAs. • Familiarity with CI/CD technologies and version control systems like Git. • Expertise in cloud, on-prem, and hybrid architecture setups. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex technical concepts for stakeholders. • Entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in a fast-paced, unstructured startup environment. • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred Qualifications: • Full-stack data platform knowledge. • Experience working with OAuth/OIDC and IAM technologies. • Familiarity with Grafana, Datadog, or similar monitoring tools. • Prior experience developing pipelines in Prophecy IDE. • Rates depend on experience and client requirements