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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer (Remote, Contractual) [TH003] UK - **Company:** Smart Working - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Payment Systems, Python (Programming Language), Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Macros, Data Ingestion, GitHub Copilot, Snowflake, Git, Modularization, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Operational Systems, Machine Learning Operations, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e5755affbfb6fed9 ## About the Role * 7+ years in Data Engineering. * Solid hands-on experience with AWS. * You really know ELT design and data warehousing best practices. * You're an expert in optimising Snowflake. * You're a dbt pro (macros, testing, modularisation). * Excellent SQL and Python skills. * Good CI/CD and Git skills. * You have used AI coding assistants to work efficiently., * Experience building pipeline to handle high-volume data. * Know the iGaming lingo (GGR, LTV, RTP, acquisition KPIs). * Experience with affiliate or game provider data feeds. * Familiarity with real-time data ingestion. * Exposure to data science/ML pipelines (SageMaker, Bedrock). * Used AI tools for monitoring or query optimisation before. * QuickSight experience (especially SPICE/Direct Query). ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer on a contract basis to join an expanding data team supporting multiple leading iGaming and casino brands, with a particular focus on Metawin and HIT, both of which have a strong crypto focus. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the organisation's data platform and roadmap delivery. You will play a critical role in optimising and modernising the data ecosystem, improving performance across Snowflake, developing scalable ingestion and transformation pipelines, and helping drive the transition towards real-time data processing. You will work closely with data science teams, product teams, operations, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, clear communication, and documentation are highly valued. The organisation embraces AI-first ways of working, and you will be expected to leverage tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, and other AI assistants to improve productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer with deep AWS, Snowflake, and dbt expertise who is ready to hit the ground running and contribute immediately within a modern data platform environment., * Manage and optimise Snowflake data warehouses. * Overhaul Snowflake warehouse performance through materialisation strategies, dynamic tables, and clustering optimisation. * Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, and AWS DMS. * Build ingestion pipelines using DMS and Fivetran. * Develop modelling layers in dbt using medallion architecture principles. * Transform raw data into clean, reliable, and business-ready models using dbt and AI-assisted tooling for documentation and testing. * Integrate data from multiple sources, including CRM systems, payment platforms, gaming platforms, and other operational systems. * Own initiatives focused on data quality improvements and monitoring, including anomaly detection and automated alerting. * Monitor and optimise platform performance, cost efficiency, and security. * Work closely with cross-functional teams across product development, data, operations, and analytics functions. * Collaborate with the data science team and support colleagues with reporting and analytics activities when required. * Support the organisation's move towards real-time data ingestion and ETL using technologies such as DMS, Kafka, and Kinesis. * Help mentor other engineers within the team. * Contribute to the team's AI strategy and promote effective use of AI tools across engineering workflows. * Produce and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation to support scalability, transparency, and long-term platform sustainability. * Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and proactively raise blockers when encountered. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) - [Modularity: Let's dig deeper](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1200-modularity-let-s-dig-deeper) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)