Senior Data Engineer – Analytics (Contract)Hybrid – London/Reading A data engineer is required to deliver insight-ready datasets and support advanced analytics across a cloud-based environment. The role focuses on building scalable pipelines, refining complex data sources, and enabling analysts and data scientists with high-quality, well-structured data.Key Responsibilities
* Develop and optimise data pipelines for analytics and modelling.
* Cleanse, transform, and analyse large datasets using Python/R.
* Maintain SQL-driven processing workflows in the cloud.
* Perform EDA to identify trends, anomalies, and data issues.
* Collaborate with BI teams to deliver reliable analytical datasets.
Skills & Experience
* Strong SQL and data wrangling.
* Proficient in Python or R.
* Experience with large, complex datasets and Power BI.
* AWS experience preferred: Glue, S3, Athena, Lambda, Redshift, Step Functions.
* Advantageous: statistics/ML exposure and telecom-style data environments.
Contract: 6-month rolling, hybrid onsite - £500 - £550 p/d (Outside IR35)