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Data Engineer - 12 months, Remote - SC cleared

Data Engineer - 12 months, Remote - SC cleared

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England, United kingdom

Freelance

30-01-2026

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Skills

Python SQL Monitoring AWS AWS Cloud PySpark

Job Specifications

Data Engineer – 12‑Month Contract (Remote)

We're seeking a Data Engineer with strong hands‑on experience in ETL development, AWS Cloud services, and large‑scale data pipelines using EMR and PySpark. This fully remote role focuses on building, optimising, and maintaining modern data processing workflows across cloud environments.

Core Tech Requirements

ETL/ELT pipeline engineering (Informatica, ADF, AWS Glue or similar)
PySpark, Python, SQL expertise
AWS EMR and cloud‑native data processing experience
Strong data processing and quality best‑practice knowledge

What You’ll Do

Build and optimise large‑scale ETL/ELT pipelines in AWS
Develop and tune PySpark jobs for EMR workloads
Improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across data workflows
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across ingestion and processing layers
Support orchestration, monitoring, and deployments in AWS environments
Troubleshoot production issues with a focus on long‑term stability

About the Company

Simon James IT is an international specialist IT consultancy based in the City of London. Coming from successful consultancy backgrounds we have taken the positive elements of large scale recruitment and built a business model to provide a personalized solution for your recruitment needs. We offer a dedicated service to ensure you get the best possible candidates within both your timescales and budget. Our business has grown organically from building solid foundations within niche technology areas and working closely wit... Know more