Remote Data Analyst/Engineer

Description:

• The role is for a Data Analyst/Engineer, specifically for contractors.
• The duration of the contract is between 3 to 6 months, starting immediately.
• The position is remote and based in the UK.
• The candidate will serve as a senior-level Data Engineer/Data Analyst technical lead with a focus on data analytics.
• Required technical skills include experience with Databricks, Pyspark, and Python.
• The role demands strong communication skills and a proactive approach to risk and issue management.
• The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in data-related roles, particularly with Databricks on AWS, and expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data solutions on AWS.
• Responsibilities include hands-on data analytics, migrating data assets to the cloud using GenAI automation, and migrating data from on-premises to AWS.
• The candidate will develop data models and deliver data-driven insights for business solutions.
• Experience with pretraining, fine-tuning, augmenting, and optimizing large language models (LLMs) is required.
• The role involves designing and implementing database solutions, developing PySpark applications, and generating insights.
• Data collection and integration tasks include identifying, gathering, and consolidating data from various sources while ensuring data integrity.
• The candidate will apply data quality checks, cleaning processes, and transformations using Python (Pandas) and SQL.
• Automation of repetitive data preparation tasks is a key responsibility.
• The candidate should demonstrate autonomy and proactivity in problem-solving and task prioritization.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or in a related role is required.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Python (including Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib) and SQL is essential.
• Experience working with various data formats and sources is necessary.
• Proven ability to automate data workflows and implement code-based best practices is required.
• The candidate must maintain documentation to ensure reproducibility and scalability of data processes.
• The ability to manage tight circumstances and proactively handle risk and issue management is crucial.
• The candidate should be able to interact directly with colleagues to clarify objectives and challenge assumptions.
• Clear and concise documentation of data workflows, coding standards, and analytical methodologies is expected.
• Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholder engagement is necessary to address evolving data needs.
• Excellent communication skills are required for engaging with colleagues and conveying analytical results in a non-technical manner.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of remote work from the UK.
• The contract duration provides an opportunity for short-term engagement with potential for extension.
• The role allows for hands-on experience with advanced data technologies and methodologies.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, engaging with various stakeholders.
• The position offers a chance to enhance skills in data analytics, cloud migration, and automation.
• The role provides an opportunity to contribute to impactful data-driven business solutions.