Senior Data Engineer - AWS Migration and Reporting Transformation

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team remotely and lead a significant AWS migration and reporting transformation project. This Senior Data Engineer remote position offers the chance to take full ownership of a major data migration, creating a scalable reporting ecosystem that you can truly call your own.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of a partially migrated AWS reporting ecosystem and finish the build-out.
• Rewrite, optimize, and modernize existing reports for the new architecture.
• Build new reports, validation rules, and data quality frameworks.
• Extend and enhance the ETL processes across Python, Lambda, and Glue.
• Improve system performance, including caching, optimization, and observability.
• Work closely with the CTO to understand historical architecture and current business needs.
• Ensure strong data quality, reliability, and performance across all pipelines.

Requirements

• Strong, hands-on data engineering experience in AWS (Redshift, Lambda, Glue essential).
• Excellent Python skills and experience building scalable ETL processes.
• Skilled in SQL and working with large datasets.
• Experience creating modern reporting solutions end-to-end.
• A track record of improving or rebuilding systems from scratch.
• Strong communication skills — must be a confident UK-based professional able to work closely with senior stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of data governance best practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £500, outside IR35.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to lead a significant project and make a real impact.
• Access to a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance.