Data Engineer

This role is for a Data Engineer on a remote contract for £300 - £310/day, requiring extensive Power BI and SQL experience, data modelling expertise, and strong communication skills to support global initiatives and stakeholder insights.

United Kingdom

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February 22, 2026

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Remote

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United Kingdom

#Datasets #Snowflake #Data Architecture #Data Warehouse #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #BI (Business Intelligence) #Data Engineering #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Documentation #Data Lake #DAX #Data Pipeline #Microsoft Power BI #Trend Analysis #Data Accuracy

We're working with a renowned global consultancy powerhouse on this exciting opportunity. We are looking for a data specialist who can bridge the gap between complex data architecture and actionable business intelligence. This is a high-impact contract role where you will leverage Power BI and SQL to transform massive datasets into interactive, high-performance dashboards. You will be the technical lead on data modelling projects, ensuring that global stakeholders have the insights they need to drive billion-dollar decisions.

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise‑grade interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical data models using DAX measures and advanced visualisations.
• Collaborate with the wider engineering team to streamline data pipelines and ensure data accuracy across Data Warehouses and Data Lakes.
• Perform deep‑div data validation and ad‑hoc analysis to support strategic global initiatives.
• Maintain rigorous documentation including data dictionaries, metrics definitions, and governance standards.

• Extensive experience in Power BI development, including expert‑level DAX and report building.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex querying, data validation, and trend analysis.
• Strong mastery of data modelling concepts, specifically Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, and Fact/Dimension tables.
• Hands‑on experience working within modern Data Warehouse or Data Lake environments.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain technical data insights to non‑technical business leaders.

• Competitive daily rate of £300 - £310.
• Fully remote working profile with minimal travel requirements.
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious global consultancy on high‑visibility projects.
• Collaborative and fast‑paced technical environment.

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