Senior Data Engineer

CV Technical are pleased to be partnered with a well-established data insights company who has spent the past decade helping global brands make smarter decisions through advanced analytics. Their technology enables the collection and transformation of real-world user data into actionable insights, with a strong emphasis on privacy and responsible data handling. They are currently seeking a Data Engineer to support the ongoing development of their data offering on a contract basis. The Role Working as part of a specialist data team, you will be responsible for transforming raw data signals into structured, reliable datasets that can be used by clients and internal stakeholders. On a daily basis, you’ll work with SQL, Python, and a range of internal (including AI-enabled) tools to design data structures, apply business rules, validate outputs, and deliver production ready data assets. This is a hybrid position based in Manchester city centre, requiring regular in-office collaboration, 3 days per week. Key Responsibilities • Design and refine data structures, translating product requirements into scalable datasets • Build and maintain data pipelines using a mix of internal tooling, SQL, and Python • Ensure high data quality through validation checks, monitoring, and issue investigation • Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and data science teams • Maintain clear and accessible documentation for data products and workflows • Follow internal policies relating to security, quality, and safe working practices About You You enjoy working hands-on with data and have an interest in accurately representing real world behaviour through well-structured datasets. Essential skills and experience: • Strong SQL capabilities, including working with large-scale datasets • Experience with at least one programming language suited to data processing (e.g. Python) • High attention to detail, particularly around data validation and accuracy • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams • Openness to using AI tools to improve productivity and understanding Desirable (not essential): • Experience working with event-level or behavioural datasets • Understanding of data privacy and governance principles • Exposure to cloud-based data environments Offer: • 6-12 Month contract duration • Outside IR35 • £400 - £500 per day (dependant on experience) Only candidates within a sensible, commutable distance to Manchester City centre will be considered as this role requires candidates to be on site 3 days per week. Additionally, sponsorship is NOT available for this role!