Data Engineer - 12-Month Contract - Guildford IT Talent is working with our space agency client to find a Data Scientist for a 12-month contract in Guildford. This is an on-site role with one day of remote work per week. Key Responsibilities: Develop insightful reports and dashboards to support critical business decisions. Ensure data accuracy by collaborating with the database administrator. Maintain a single source of truth for all data-related decisions. Optimise existing reports for performance and usability. Transfer current Data Warehouse reports into SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). Integrate data from multiple sources using ETL processes. Troubleshoot reporting issues and document processes. Work closely with business analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders Skills Required Strong SQL skills for data querying and manipulation Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP ) Proficiency in Python or Scala for data processing Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipelines Familiarity with big data technologies ( Spark, Hadoop, Kafka ) Previous work in data engineering, ideally in a fast-paced environment Hands-on experience designing and optimising data architectures Working with structured and unstructured data sources Bonus Points Experience with DevOps & CI/CD for data pipelines Familiarity with data governance and security best practices This is an exciting opportunity to work in the space sector on high-impact data projects. Apply now to find out more