Contract Data Engineer - Snowflake & Matillion

Rate: £420/day Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months (likely extension) Location: Fully Remote (occasional half-day onsite optional)

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Data Engineer who can do more than just deliver - someone who brings best practice, thinks creatively, and challenges the status quo. You'll be working with a modern data stack (Snowflake, Matillion) to design, model, and optimise data solutions that perform at scale.

This isn't a role for someone who just ticks boxes. We want a proactive problem-solver who can advise on strategy, drive improvements, and deliver robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement data models that support business needs. Optimise performance across Snowflake and Matillion pipelines. Deliver hands-on solutions while advising on best practices. Collaborate with remote teams and communicate effectively. Bring fresh ideas and think outside the box.

What We're Looking For

Strong experience with Snowflake and Matillion. Matillion is a non negotiable you must be strong in both Snowflake and Matillion. Solid understanding of data modelling and ETL performance tuning. Ability to challenge and improve processes, not just follow them. Excellent communication skills - confident and clear