Data Engineer

Data Engineer | £400 - £450 We're working with a premier global media insights & market research innovator on this exciting opportunity. This is a chance to leverage Python and SQL at scale, turning complex behavioural signals into high-impact data products for some of the world's most recognisable brands. As a key member of the Data Products team, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end data lifecycle. You’ll be building the sophisticated pipelines that empower global brands to make strategic, data-driven decisions using high-quality structured datasets. The Role • Design and evolve complex data product schemas, ensuring raw signals are translated into high-performance, well-structured datasets. • Build, deploy, and maintain robust data feeds using Python and SQL for advanced transformation, validation, and delivery. • Monitor and optimize data quality through rigorous diagnostic checks and deep-dive analysis of massive, high-velocity datasets. • Collaborate directly with Product, Engineering, and Machine Learning teams to integrate new features and enhance platform intelligence. • Maintain clear, technical documentation for data architectures to support a culture of knowledge sharing and scalability. What You'll Need • Expertise in Python with a proven track record of writing production-grade, scalable data pipelines. • Advanced SQL skills with significant experience manipulating and querying large-scale datasets for business logic application. • Experience working within a cloud ecosystem, specifically utilizing AWS tools like S3, Athena, or Spark for data orchestration. • A high degree of attention to detail regarding data validation, quality assurance, and schema enforcement. • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern workflow orchestration to maximize engineering productivity. What's On Offer • Lucrative daily rate of £400 - £450 (Outside IR35) for an initial 6-month term. • Flexible hybrid working model with just 2 days per week in a vibrant Manchester-based hub. • The opportunity to work on complex, real-world behavioural data sets that impact global market trends. • A collaborative, growth-oriented environment that actively encourages the use of cutting-edge AI and data technologies. Apply via Haystack today!