Contract Data Engineer (GCP / BigQuery)

Location: Hybrid - Southampton (initial on-site scoping required)
Duration: 2 months
IR35 Status: Small Company Exemption
Start: ASAP

Overview

We are supporting a client that are embarking on the initial build of a centralised data platform within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). To support, they require an experienced Contract Data Engineer to lead the design and initial implementation of a scalable data platform, enabling trusted reporting across clinical, operational, commercial and finance functions.

This engagement will focus on establishing strong data foundations, governance, and an initial BI reporting layer.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement a GCP-native data platform, centred around BigQuery
Build data ingestion pipelines, including integration of financial data from Stripe
Work closely with Finance and business stakeholders to define core business metrics and data points
Move reporting workloads away from production systems into a structured warehouse environment
Design logical dataset layering (raw → cleaned → curated)
Develop SQL-first transformation pipelines within BigQuery
Establish data quality checks and monitoring processes
Create a curated BI-ready data layer
Support development of initial dashboards (Looker Studio preferred)
Define data governance, ownership and metric definitions
Produce clear architectural documentation and handover materials

Required Experience

Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer within cloud environments
Proven delivery using Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Deep experience with BigQuery
Experience building scalable ELT/ETL data pipelines
Strong SQL and data modelling capability
Experience integrating third-party SaaS platforms (e.g. Stripe or similar)Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy