Data Engineer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in developing and maintaining shared component and framework libraries while collaborating closely with Technology, Product, and Business stakeholders to ensure the availability, quality, and reliability of data. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise robust data pipelines and ETL processes.Engage in hands-on development with Scala, Java, or Python through system integration projects or as a data scientist.Utilise technologies such as Spark, Elastic, Restful APIs, JSON, and Tomcat.Build reusable libraries and shared capabilities to expedite time to market for Data Engineering delivery teams.Continuously improve platform capabilities and maintain overall platform health to address evolving needs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data systems.Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data workflows and performance.Provide automation capabilities to assist delivery teams with data validation, testing, and deployments.Stay abreast of emerging data engineering
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