Data Engineer (Snowflake / AWS) – 12 Month FTC
📍 London – Hybrid (2–3 days onsite, flexible)
💰 £65,000 – £80,000 + benefits
The Opportunity
We’re working with a PE-backed, data-driven media and analytics business undergoing a major transformation as they bring their data platform in-house.
This is a high-impact opportunity to join during a critical transition away from a third-party vendor, where you’ll play a key role in stabilising, maintaining, and evolving a modern cloud-based data platform.
You’ll gain exposure to large-scale, real-world data, alongside emerging AI-driven initiatives, with the opportunity to grow your skills and ownership over time.
The Role
You’ll work hands-on across an established AWS and Snowflake environment, supporting the existing platform while contributing to its ongoing improvement.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting and maintaining AWS infrastructure (S3, EC2, ECS, Lambda)
Developing and optimising data pipelines using Python and SQL
Building and improving data models and semantic layers
Managing deployments through Git-based workflows
Working within a Snowflake data platform
Supporting infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform
Helping enable analytics and AI-driven use casesAbout You
We’re looking for a hands-on Data Engineer with a solid foundation who’s keen to grow in a modern data environment.
You might already be working as a Data Engineer, or looking to step into a more impactful Data Engineer role. This would suit a Data Engineer who enjoys getting stuck into real-world problems, or a developing Data Engineer ready to take the next step. Ultimately, this is a role for a curious, motivated Data Engineer who wants to learn and grow.
Ideally, you’ll have:
Strong SQL skills (data modelling, transformations)
Experience with Python
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Familiarity with Git/version control
Some experience working with modern data platforms (e.g. Snowflake)Nice to have:
Exposure to Terraform
Experience supporting existing data platforms
Interest in AI / LLM tools (e.g. Claude)👉 You don’t need to tick every box.
What matters most is a strong foundation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Why Apply?
Join a business-critical transformation programme
Work with a modern stack: AWS, Snowflake, Python
Opportunity to develop and grow into greater ownership
Exposure to AI-led data initiatives
Be part of a PE-backed business investing heavily in data and technology
If this sounds like something up your street please get in touch with me, Kumbirai Mafini, (url removed)
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