Senior Data Engineer - Analytics (Contract)Hybrid - London/Reading A data engineer is required to deliver insight-ready datasets and support advanced analytics across a cloud-based environment. The role focuses on building scalable pipelines, refining complex data sources, and enabling analysts and data scientists with high-quality, well-structured data.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimise data pipelines for analytics and modelling.Cleanse, transform, and analyse large datasets using Python/R.Maintain SQL-driven processing workflows in the cloud.Perform EDA to identify trends, anomalies, and data issues.Collaborate with BI teams to deliver reliable analytical datasets.Skills and ExperienceStrong SQL and data wrangling.Proficient in Python or R.Experience with large, complex datasets and Power BI.AWS experience preferred: Glue, S3, Athena, Lambda, Redshift, Step Functions.Advantageous: statistics/ML exposure and telecom-style data environments.Contract: 6-month rolling, hybrid onsite - £500 - £550 p/d (Outside IR35)