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.