Data Engineer

Data Engineering Contract Opportunity - Retail Tech Transformation

Hybrid Working

Outside IR35 - £500-£600/day

My client, a leading retail group with a rich history spanning over 40 years, is seeking a skilled Data Engineer for an exciting 3-month contract opportunity. This role offers a competitive day rate of £500-£600 and the potential for extension up to 6 months or beyond.

Role Overview

As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our client's data infrastructure, reporting systems, and integration processes. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who can drive technical innovation and streamline data operations across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management and Reporting:

- Oversee and enhance the entire data and reporting suite

- Design and manage secure infrastructure

- Document system architecture

System Integration:

- Facilitate finance system migration and ERP integration

- Implement ERP to Sage data flow for sales and stock management

- Automate daily revaluation journals from ERP to Sage

Reporting and Analytics:

- Develop daily sales and margin reports for each business unit

- Create daily stock valuation and movement reports

- Manage Power BI and data lake environments

API and Third-Party Integration:

- Establish API links with couriers, marketplaces, and external databases

- Implement GRNI and PO-to-invoice management in Sage/NAV

- Integrate stock management into accounting system via API

- Develop automated ROAS with Google API integration

Technical Requirements:

- Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala

- Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases

- Expertise in big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)

- Cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

- Experience with ETL tools and data warehousing concepts

- Familiarity with NoSQL databases and containerization tools

- Knowledge of Linnworks eCommerce software is a plus

Contract Details:

- Duration: 3 months (potential extension to 6 months or more)

- Day Rate: £500-£600

- IR35 Status: Outside IR35

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled Data Engineer to make a significant impact on a rapidly evolving retail technology landscape. If you're ready to take on this challenge and drive data-driven innovation, we want to hear from you.