Data Engineer

Join a leading telecommunications company as a Data Engineer! Be part of a major transformation initiative, helping to modernise tech stacks and reporting infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, collaborate within an agile scrum team, and make a real impact on how data is sourced, transformed, and visualized across the business. Job Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Data Engineer to support a large-scale transformation project. The role involves migrating legacy systems to modern cloud-based platforms, integrating data from multiple sources, and enabling advanced reporting capabilities. You’ll be working within a dedicated scrum team, supporting the transition from Power BI to Tableau, and helping to build scalable, high-performance data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform. Contract Details • Location: Reading (hybrid – twice per month on-site) • Rate: £375 per day through umbrella • Contract Length: 16 weeks (with visibility to extend) Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using GCP-native tools. • Extract, clean, and transform data from at least 10 disparate sources. • Support the migration of reporting tools from Power BI to Tableau. • Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions. • Ensure high performance and optimization of data queries and pipelines. • Work within a 3-week sprint agile framework, contributing to continuous delivery. Key Requirements • Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery and Dataform/DBT. • Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred) and experience with large datasets. • Background in ETL/ELT processes and data modelling. • Experience integrating data for BI tools, particularly Tableau. • Familiarity with Git and version control practices. • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Start Date: ASAP