Skills

Python SQL Data Warehousing Data Engineering Problem-solving Architecture Cloud Architecture Databases AWS AWS Cloud Analytics

Job Specifications

Data Engineer - Outside IR35

Contract Length: 6 months

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Day Rate: £600/day

Location: York/Hybrid (once a week in the office)

Overview

WRK digital is excited to partner with a well-known and trusted UK brand to recruit a skilled Data Engineer for a new contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-thinking technology team focused on scalability, automation, and cloud infrastructure innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and optimising data pipelines and analytical workflows, with a strong focus on AWS cloud services and Alteryx data automation.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across AWS environments.
Develop, optimise, and automate workflows in Alteryx to support data transformation and analytics.
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
Implement best practices for data quality, governance, and security within cloud and automation platforms.
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and Alteryx workflows to ensure reliability and performance.
Contribute to ongoing enhancements in cloud architecture, tooling, and data engineering standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on expertise with AWS, ideally including:
S3, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions
Redshift or other cloud data warehousing solutions
IAM, CloudWatch, and related services
Advanced proficiency with Alteryx Designer and/or Alteryx Server.
Solid SQL skills and experience working with relational and cloud-based databases.
Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages for automation and data processing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company

WRK digital was founded to be a Trusted, Passionate and Authentic business, partnering some of the most exciting companies to scale their technology teams and disrupt our industry. WRK digital excels in four core disciplines; - Technology Leadership - Data, BI and Analytics - Software Engineering - Transformation and Programme Delivery The challenges of recruiting experienced and exceptional Technology talent has never been more complex, however WRK digital act as an extension of your business and represent your brand ... Know more