At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable data models and ETL pipelines while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: A globally recognised media and streaming business serving over 50 million customers in the US and Europe.
- Benefits: £450 - £490 per day with hybrid working, 2 days onsite in London.
- Other info: 6-month initial contract with potential for extension.
- Why this job: Join a world-class engineering environment at scale and influence technical decisions.
- Qualifications: Strong experience with GCP, BigQuery, and advanced SQL; degree in Computer Science or related field.
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
Type: Contract, 6 Months
The Company
A globally recognised media and streaming business delivering content to over 50 million customers across the US and Europe. The data engineering team sits at the heart of a world-class streaming platform, ingesting and transforming data at massive scale to power analytics and business decision‑making.
The Role
You will design, build and support scalable data models and distributed ETL pipelines across large datasets, working closely with stakeholders across multiple business areas. You will champion DataOps best practices, mentor junior engineers and act as a bridge between workstream squads and the core data platform.
What You Will Be Doing
- Designing and building complex data models and distributed ETL pipelines at scale.
- Writing advanced SQL for high-performance data transformation and optimisation.
- Delivering large-scale data warehousing solutions including dimensional modelling.
- Working within agile squads across multiple workstreams.
- Supporting incident diagnosis and resolution to ensure platform reliability.
- Mentoring team members and deputising for the Engineering Manager when needed.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong data engineering experience with GCP and BigQuery.
- Advanced SQL.
- Hands‑on dbt experience.
- CI/CD and test‑driven development.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
- Solid understanding of dimensional modelling, data warehousing and ETL pipeline design.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions.
Nice to Have
- Snowflake, Iceberg and lakehouse architecture.
- Customer and commerce data experience.
- BDD principles.
- AI/ML exposure.
What Is On Offer
£450 - £490 per day Inside IR35. 6 month initial contract. Hybrid working, 2 days onsite in London. World‑class engineering environment at scale.
GCP Data Engineer employer: Arrows
This company is a leader in media and streaming, delivering content to millions. Located in London, they offer a hybrid work model and a competitive daily rate. The data engineering team plays a crucial role in shaping analytics and business decisions.
