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Reward

Data Engineer

Hybrid

Belfast, United kingdom

Junior

Freelance

06-03-2026

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Skills

Python VBA Tableau SQL Databases power bi SQL Server AWS Marketing ETL Processes PowerBI

Job Specifications

We’re hiring: Data Engineer - 6 Month Contract | Cloud-first | SQL + Python | AWS

At Reward, data is at the core of everything we do from powering real-time insights to driving smarter customer loyalty. As we scale globally, we’re on the lookout for a curious, driven Data Engineer to help us shape the future of our data platform.

What you’ll be doing:

Building and optimising data pipelines in a cloud first environment (AWS)
Collaborating with business stakeholders (tech & non-tech) to deliver smart, scalable reporting and data solutions
Migrating and modernising ETL processes and data warehouses for reporting and monetisation
Creating well-documented, efficient code in SQL and Python
Implementing QA processes and supporting the business with both regular and ad hoc data deliverables

Tech you’ll work with:

SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
Python
AWS stack – Glue, Lambda, S3, EC2, Jupyter
Power BI or Tableau (bonus)
Excel (PowerPivot, VBA, lookups, advanced formulas)

You’ll also:

Collaborate closely with our Data Engineers and Product Owner
Own your solutions end-to-end, from design through deployment
Help ensure clean, scalable, and well tested code
Drive automation that saves time and cost across the business
Contribute to a data culture where quality, collaboration, and impact come first

What you bring:

2+ years of hands on experience with large relational databases (500K+ customers)
Deep knowledge of relational database concepts and performance optimisation
Strong SQL and Python skills
Experience designing in cloud environments ideally AWS
A collaborative mindset and the ability to translate business needs into technical specs
Bonus: knowledge of BI tools, domain experience in retail/marketing/loyalty, or a background in a quantitative discipline

Why Reward?

You’ll join a high growth, high impact environment where your work directly supports strategic decision making and product innovation. We believe in clean code, open collaboration, and building best-in-class data infrastructure that scales with us.

Belfast | Hybrid

Must have the right to work in the UK Essential!

We’re a friendly team with strong values and plenty of team socials!

Ready to join a team where data drives everything? Apply now or message us for more details.

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About the Company

Founded in 2001, Reward is an industry leader transforming the world of Customer Engagement and Commerce Media. Operating in 15 countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia, Reward’s cloud-based API platform integrates content, advertising, and commerce to deliver exceptional experiences for consumers resulting in increased customer engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction. Reward’s technology platform is behind many award-winning bank loyalty programmes seen today from brands such as Visa, NatWest Group, Barclay... Know more