Role: Senior Data Engineer Duration: 12 Months (extension options) Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £700 per day (umbrella) Are you an innovative data enthusiast ready to take the reins on exciting projects? Our client is looking for a passionate Senior Data Engineer to spearhead data remediation efforts for a critical market platform initiative. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love tackling complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you! What You'll Do: • Lead the Charge: Direct data remediation efforts to ensure the successful delivery of our critical markets platform. • Design & Develop: Create and maintain sophisticated Data Products, ensuring they are clean, maintainable, and efficient. • Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough implementation reviews and oversee all aspects of data product delivery to maintain high standards and foster knowledge sharing. • Evaluate & Recommend: Assess and suggest tools, technologies, and processes to enhance our product platform's quality. • Champion Best Practices: Identify and implement cutting-edge data engineering practices that set us apart. • Solve Problems: Utilize your exceptional analytical skills to resolve complex data issues and technical challenges. • Mentor & Guide: Provide invaluable guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping them grow and excel. • Ensure Security: Leverage your strong understanding of data security principles and secure architectural practices to protect our data assets. • Embrace DevOps: Apply your knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to streamline our workflows. • Agile Management: Manage tasks and priorities effectively, ensuring timely delivery through Agile methodologies. • Communicate Effectively: Foster open communication with team members and stakeholders to keep everyone aligned and informed. • Data Governance: Take accountability for custodianship and governance activities on the data assets produced and consumed by our platform. What We're Looking For: • Proven experience in data engineering with a focus on solution design and delivery. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • In-depth knowledge of data security principles and best practices in data governance. • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies. • Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with diverse teams. • A proactive mindset and a passion for mentoring others. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.