Data Engineer

Data Engineer (m/f/d) | Contract | 100% Remote, EU

Global pharmaceutical company | 6 months, starting October 2026 | Extension likely

A global research-led pharmaceutical company is expanding its Azure-based data platform and needs an experienced Data Engineer to design and deliver pipelines, models and orchestration across defined platform initiatives. The team is also actively adopting AI-assisted engineering, so you will help shape how those tools are used in day-to-day delivery.

The role

• Design and implement data pipeline architectures and integration solutions
• Build and optimise ETL/ELT processes covering ingestion, transformation and consumption
• Deliver cloud data warehouse solutions aligned to project and business objectives
• Develop conceptual, logical and physical data models using Star Schema and Data Vault
• Implement workflow orchestration and automation with Apache Airflow and dbt
• Write scalable, efficient Python and SQL
• Provide architectural input on Azure data platform components
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and validate deliverables
• Advise on AI-powered engineering tools and data engineering best practice

What you bring

• 5+ years as a Data Engineer or in a comparable role
• Strong hands-on Python and SQL
• Proven delivery with Apache Airflow and dbt
• A solid track record designing and building ETL/ELT pipelines
• Experience with Snowflake and/or Databricks
• Strong data modelling, including Star Schema and Data Vault
• Microsoft Azure and cloud data architecture experience
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development such as Claude Code, Codex or MCP
• Clear communication and comfort working across cross-functional teams
• Fluent written and spoken English

Nice to have

• dltHub
• Agile delivery
• Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks
• Enterprise-scale cloud data platform builds

The details

• Duration: 18 October 2026 to 17 April 2027, with a likely 3 to 6 month extension
• Location: 100% remote from anywhere in the EU, no travel
• Rate: competitive
• Interview: a single 45 minute Teams interview with the team