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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Apache Spark, Data Lakes
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/data-engineer-birmingham_4817330

## About the Role

* Proven experience in Data Engineering, with strong hands-on experience in Python, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing.
 * Strong background in incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving within SLAs.
 * Hands-on experience with Spark, Data Architecture, SQL and Delta Lake.
 * Cloud development experience (AWS, GCP or Azure).
 * Working knowledge of Medallion Architecture.
 * Demonstrated capability in implementing and supporting pipelines in demanding environments.
 * Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas and technical approaches.
 * Willingness to learn, adopt and improve best practices and standards.
 * Ability to work effectively in complex, high-pressure environments using both legacy and modern technologies.
 * Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

## Description

1-2 days onsite in Milton Keynes
6 month contract

Experience & Skills Required

 * Proven experience in Data Engineering, with strong hands-on experience in Python, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing.
 * Strong background in incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving within SLAs.
 * Hands-on experience with Spark, Data Architecture, SQL and Delta Lake.
 * Cloud development experience (AWS, GCP or Azure).
 * Working knowledge of Medallion Architecture.
 * Demonstrated capability in implementing and supporting pipelines in demanding environments.
 * Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas and technical approaches.
 * Willingness to learn, adopt and improve best practices and standards.
 * Ability to work effectively in complex, high-pressure environments using both legacy and modern technologies.
 * Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

#4817330 - Harry


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