Data Engineer (Python, VQL, SQL)

• 1-year contract, renewable • Hybrid work arrangement • Government project To support the development and maintenance of enterprise data products within our organisation's data platform, we are looking for experienced data engineers to join our team who will be responsible for: Data Engineering and Platform Integration • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS services (Glue, Athena, S3, RDS) • Work with data virtualisation tools like Denodo and develop VQL queries • Ingest and process data from various internal and external data sources • Perform data extraction, cleaning, transformation, and loading operations • Implement automated data collection processes including API integrations when necessary Data Architecture • Design and implement data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) using tools like ER Studio • Develop and maintain data warehouses, data lakes, and operational data stores • Develop and maintain data blueprints • Create data marts and analytical views to support business intelligence needs using Denodo, RDS • Implement master data management practices and data governance standards Technical Architecture and Integration • Ensure seamless integration between various data systems and applications • Implement data security and compliance requirements • Design scalable solutions for data integration and consolidation Development and Analytics • Develop Python scripts in AWS Glue for data processing and automation • Write efficient VQL/SQL queries and stored procedures • Design and develop RESTful APIs using modern frameworks and best practices for data services • Work with AWS Sagemaker for machine learning model deployment and integration • Manage and optimise database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and maintenance • Work in an Agile environment and participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment • Participate in peer code reviews and pair programming sessions Documentation and Best Practices • Create and maintain technical documentation for data models and systems • Follow industry-standard coding practices, version control, and change management procedures Stakeholder Collaboration • Partner with cross-functional teams on data engineering initiatives • Gather requirements, conduct technical discussions, implement solutions, and perform testing • Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Solution Architects, UX Designers to build scalable, data-driven products • Provide technical guidance and support for data-related queries Qualifications and Experience: • At least 3 years of experience in data engineering or similar role • Strong proficiency in Python, VQL, SQL • Experience with AWS services (Glue, Athena, S3, RDS, Sagemaker) • Knowledge of data virtualisation concepts and tools (preferably Denodo) • Experience with BI tools (preferably Tableau, Power BI) • Understanding of data modelling and database design principles • Familiarity with data governance and master data management concepts • Experience with version control systems (Gitlab) and CI/CD pipelines • Experience working in Agile environments with iterative development practices • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment • Knowledge of AI technologies (AWS Bedrock, Azure AI, LLMs) would be advantageous