Energy One is a publicly listed leader in energy trading software, with over 15 years of experience delivering mission-critical services to wholesale energy, environmental, and carbon trading markets. We are the largest provider of 24/7 operational energy services in Australia and the second largest in Europe.
Our technology supports a wide range of clients – from agile start-ups to major global energy enterprises – helping them navigate a fast‑evolving industry shaped by climate goals, renewable energy integration, and market volatility.
Job Description
We are seeking a Data Engineer Contractor for an initial three‑to‑six month engagement who will focus on leading the organisation’s data function by designing and maintaining scalable data systems, ensuring high data quality, and overseeing the full data lifecycle. The role will provide technical expertise across data pipelines, warehouses, and integration, while also supporting customers with specialist advice and resolving complex data‑related issues.
The role will work closely across departments, be involved in project management, continuous improvement, and mentoring team members to build capability and strengthen data practices across the business.
This role can be based in any of our European offices – Solihull, Paris, or Aalst – and will initially be offered as a 3‑month contract.
Job Requirements
Essential requirements
* Good knowledge and experience working with cloud data platforms such as Data/Delta Lakes, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse or equivalents.
* Very good knowledge of relational and non‑relational databases and SQL.
* Experience in creating and building a data cloud architecture from scratch.
* Knowledge of source code control systems (e.g., Git) and Continuous Integration (CI) tools.
* Knowledge of big data processing frameworks, data warehousing concepts and experience with platforms like Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake.
* Knowledge of Agile methodology.
* Hands‑on experience with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Python.
* Knowledge of ML principles and/or mobile applications development lifecycle.
* Experience in leading small development teams.
Job Responsibilities
* Design, manage and operate a Data Skills Centre.
* Understand the global data landscape and create a data vision.
* Investigate what value, internal or external, can be created using the data and new technologies like AI.
* Collaborate with a small team of data specialists.
* Organise and manage the delivery of projects, for the benefit of all products and services across the company – including the migration of existing data and databases into newly created infrastructures.
* Organise and manage data governance across the group.
* Deliver and maintain project‑specific data software and architecture, in collaboration with the Infrastructure and DevOps team.
* Design data architecture and build ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest data from multiple sources.
* Design and implement data from disparate systems and implement transforming logic to ensure consistency, normalisation, and enrichment.
* Establish data validation rules, monitoring frameworks and governance standards, including metadata management and documentation.
* Design and implement optimised data storage, indexing, partitioning and query performance.
* Work closely with the wider technology team, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure data models are aligned with analytical and operational needs.
* Manage acquisition integration projects, if any, in terms of data integration.
* Foster a spirit of collaboration between Group entities in all these actions.
Job Benefits
* Flexible hybrid work environment.
* Modern office environment.
* Work with diverse and inclusive teams.
* Energy One promotes career growth and professional development.
* Be part of a growing global business with exciting prospects.
Energy One promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge, send us your CV today and a tailored cover letter, which includes a reference to Energy One.
Please note unsuccessful applicants will not be individually contacted.
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