Data Engineer

Data Engineer – Data Engineer, data engineering, data, Python, Astronomer airflow, Apache airflow, ETL, workflows, Data pipelines, DAG, SQL, data warehousing, Azure, Docker, data governance, privacy, security, API integration, data modelling – UK – Remote – Contract – £400-£475pd, outside IR35

Our client, are currently looking for a Data Engineer with expertise in Python and Astronomer Airflow to support and enhance data pipelines for customer-facing digital applications. In this role you will be responsible for designing, building, supporting and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines that drive digital products. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that the applications receive timely and accurate data, directly impacting the user experience. 

This is a 6 month, homebased contract. (Candidates must be based in the UK)

Key Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with a focus on supporting data pipelines for digital applications. 
• Proficiency in Python programming and experience with Astronomer Airflow or Apache Airflow, including DAG creation, workflow management, and scheduling. 
• Solid understanding of ETL processes and data integration techniques. 
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases and data warehousing solutions. 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure and data-related services. 
• Understanding of data architecture principles and best practices for data management in customer-facing applications. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues quickly. 
• Experience working with data pipelines in a customer-facing digital environment, such as web or mobile applications. 
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices. 
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker. 
• Understanding of data modelling and API integration for digital applications. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented environment. 
• Experience in working in a fast paced and cross functional environment, utilising strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines. 
• Broad experience across a number of IT disciplines. 
• Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, support and maintain data pipelines using Python and Astronomer Airflow to support data flow into customer-facing digital applications. 
• Collaborate with members of the delivery team, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements for digital products and implement solutions accordingly. 
• Build ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data stores that feed into digital applications. 
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of data pipelines, with a focus on minimizing latency and maximizing data quality. 
• Monitor and maintain data pipelines, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure consistent data delivery to applications. 
• Implement data validation and quality checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity within our digital platforms. 
• Continuously optimize and enhance data workflows and processes to support evolving product and business needs. 
• Document data engineering processes, including pipeline design, data flows, and operational procedures. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in data engineering, particularly in relation to digital applications. Performing gap analysis to identify improvement opportunities. 
• Engage in Agile ceremonies, primarily within the delivery team as well as the wider IT Agile Release Train. 
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring high code quality. 

Location: UK Wide/ Remote

Candidates must be eligible to work in this country.

Catch Resource Management is a leading provider of Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, NetSuite and other ERP resources to both end users and to product suppliers/authors.

Our consultants deliver a completely professional resourcing service, always backed up by our team of ERP specialists who are all experienced in full project life cycle implementation and support, thus ensuring that we fully understand our clients’ requirements and our candidates’ skills.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position we would welcome your application, however please note that we receive high levels of responses to our advertisements so can only immediately respond to those that are a close match. However, if you are interested in hearing about similar positions then please register on our website: www.catchgroup.com.