Data Engineer at Haystack, Manchester, £400-£450 per day

Data Engineer | £400 - £450

We're working with a premier global media insights & market research innovator on this exciting opportunity. This is a chance to leverage Python and SQL at scale, turning complex behavioural signals into high-impact data products for some of the world's most recognisable brands.

As a key member of the Data Products team, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end data lifecycle. You’ll be building the sophisticated pipelines that empower global brands to make strategic, data-driven decisions using high-quality structured datasets.

The Role

• Design and evolve complex data product schemas, ensuring raw signals are translated into high-performance, well-structured datasets.
• Build, deploy, and maintain robust data feeds using Python and SQL for advanced transformation, validation, and delivery.
• Monitor and optimize data quality through rigorous diagnostic checks and deep-dive analysis of massive, high-velocity datasets.
• Collaborate directly with Product, Engineering, and Machine Learning teams to integrate new features and enhance platform intelligence.
• Maintain clear, technical documentation for data architectures to support a culture of knowledge sharing and scalability.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Expertise in Python with a proven track record of writing production-grade, scalable data pipelines.
• Advanced SQL skills with significant experience manipulating and querying large-scale datasets for business logic application.
• Experience working within a cloud ecosystem, specifically utilizing AWS tools like S3, Athena, or Spark for data orchestration.
• A high degree of attention to detail regarding data validation, quality assurance, and schema enforcement.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern workflow orchestration to maximize engineering productivity.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Lucrative daily rate of £400 - £450 (Outside IR35) for an initial 6-month term.
• Flexible hybrid working model with just 2 days per week in a vibrant Manchester-based hub.
• The opportunity to work on complex, real-world behavioural data sets that impact global market trends.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented environment that actively encourages the use of cutting-edge AI and data technologies.
  
  

Apply via Haystack today!