Contract Data Engineer

We are looking for a Contract Data Engineer to join our client's data platform team. The ideal candidate will have experience building modern data pipelines, deep knowledge of complex SQL, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Proven experience writing highly maintainable, performant Python code
• Experience building modern data pipelines using dbt, Kafka, Spark, AWS Kinesis, AWS Lambda, and Apache Airflow (or similar)
• Understanding of Data Modelling patterns
• Deep knowledge of complex SQL, with emphasis on Common Table Expressions, window functions, and their performance
• Experience with end-to-end monitoring & alerting experience (CloudWatch, Datadog, etc.)
• Problem-solving skills that balance innovation with pragmatic technology choices to solve business needs
• Comfortable working in a dynamic production environment and taking care of client expectations effectively
• Distinct customer focus and quality mindset
• Experience working closely with engineering leadership and architects to deliver high-quality solutions
• Experience maintaining a high degree of ownership and transparency in deliverables
• An exemplar of YLD’s brand and safe-guarder of our reputation
• Exceptional communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas simply

Benefits

• Remote-first working environment
• Flexible working and work-life balance
• Equal-opportunity employer
• Diversity of all kinds
• Inclusive and diverse workplace