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dcoded. | B Corp ™ pending

Data Engineer

Hybrid

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 65 /hour

Freelance

27-09-2025

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Skills

Python Data Analysis SQL Data Warehousing Data Engineering Cassandra PostgreSQL Problem-solving Decision-making Databases Analytics GCP Data Science ETL Processes Kafka PostGres

Job Specifications

Data Engineer - PS400-PS450 per day

Initial 6-month contract | Remote-first (occasional travel to Newcastle Upon Tyne / 1 x a month)

Start date: ASAP

Outside IR35

Must have experience in GCP, Basel 3.0+, BigQuery, Python and SQL

Dcoded are partnering with a leading consultancy who are looking for a skilled GCP Data Engineer to join their team. This role offers the flexibility of working remotely, with the expectation of travelling to the North East around once a month.

The role

As a Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining modern, compliant, and scalable data solutions. You'll ensure seamless integration and movement of data across systems, working with cloud-based architectures and a wide range of tools including BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Python, Basel 3.0, and Kafka.

You'll play a key role in enabling high-quality data pipelines, improving data lineage, and translating business needs into technical solutions that deliver real insights.

Key responsibilities

Lead by example in delivering reliable, efficient, and compliant data solutions
Integrate, consolidate, and transmit data while maintaining high quality standards
Design and deliver solutions that support business needs
Build and maintain data services with tools such as BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Python, and Kafka
Basel 3.0 regulatory framework
Develop and enhance data pipelines in cloud-based environments, applying software engineering best practices
Own complex feature development and act as a voice for best practice within the team
Collaborate with senior stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical outcomes
Drive continuous improvement in data lineage and quality

Essential experience

Strong SQL querying and development expertise
Basel 3.0 / 3.1
Experience with relational SQL and/or analytics databases (Postgres, Cassandra, BigQuery)
Proven background in designing, developing, and deploying modern data solutions using best practice software engineering principles
Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and both structured & unstructured data
Confident working with cloud-based technologies and deployment infrastructure
Awareness of how Data Engineering and Data Analysis fit within broader Data Science and BI workflows
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

About the Company

We Are dcoded. | We're a technology talent partner driven by Purpose and Recruitment Excellence Our Purpose? To bring together tech talent, communities & technology with businesses that shape our future. We challenge ourselves to decode the gap between talent and businesses by being passionate, caring and always going the extra mile. With circa 25 years Technology Recruitment experience, we firmly believe in fostering strong relationships and building vibrant tech communities, a philosophy that underpins our unique approach ... Know more