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Lead Data Engineer (Contract)

Lead Data Engineer (Contract)

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London, United kingdom

£ 620 /day

Freelance

09-05-2025

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Job Specifications

I'm working with a client who is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of their data infrastructure as they build out a brand-new Snowflake-based platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with a talented team of data professionals and contribute to a cutting-edge project for a major magazine client.
The business has secured significant investment and is preparing to launch a new data-driven platform that will transform their operations. They're now looking for someone to help shape the platform using Python, DBT, Terraform, and Snowflake, building scalable solutions that will enable their data strategy to grow.
Please apply if the below sounds exciting to you-but only if you have strong experience with Snowflake, Python, DBT, and Terraform.
Key Responsibilities
Build and optimize scalable data pipelines on Snowflake
Develop ETL processes using Python and DBT to automate data flows
Set up and manage Snowflake environments in the cloud using Terraform
Collaborate with the team to establish repeatable, sustainable patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and warehousing
Lead technical initiatives to ensure robust, secure, and efficient data infrastructure
Support the overall architecture of the platform, ensuring data quality, performance, and scalability
Work alongside data leaders to establish best practices for cloud data engineering
Your Experience & Skills
Proven hands-on experience with Snowflake, Python, DBT, and Terraform - please only apply if you have recent experience with these technologies
Strong understanding of building and optimizing data pipelines at scale
Experience working in a cloud-first environment (ideally AWS or Azure)
Familiarity with data modeling, transformation, and cloud data architecture
Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A quality-first mindset: you prioritize robust engineering and scalability over rushing deadlines
If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge and help build a transformative platform from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.
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About the Company

Harnham provides specialist Data and AI recruitment and staffing services, along with bespoke training solutions, across multiple industry verticals, operating in the UK, the USA and EU - contact us today to discuss your requirements: info@harnham.com Our recruitment and talent teams cover all aspects of the data and AI pipeline, from collection to consumption, across multiple data roles and functions. Whether you need full-time staff, contract talent, specialized training, Data-qualified graduates, or C-suite executives... Know more