Job Description
Contract Data Engineer - Google Cloud | Scientific Data | Research-Focused Organisation
London (2-3 days a week onsite)
£750 per day (Inside IR35) | 6-month contract
The Company
Harnham is partnering with a leading research and technology organisation that's leveraging data and AI to accelerate scientific innovation. They're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join on a 6-month contract and help build and optimise data pipelines supporting large-scale scientific and R&D initiatives.
The Role
You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines on Google Cloud. Working closely with other engineers and scientists, you'll ensure the delivery of clean, scalable data solutions that power high-impact research.
Key Responsibilities
1. Build and maintain data pipelines using modern tools on Google Cloud, including Python, Spark, SQL, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
2. Ensure data pipelines meet the analytical and scientific needs of key applications.
3. Deliver high-quality, production-grade code with testing and documentation.
4. Develop, measure, and monitor key performance metrics across tools and services.
5. Collaborate with technical peers and participate in code reviews to maintai...