Data Engineer (Snowflake and Kafka)

Data Engineer London/ Edinburgh 6 Month Contract Via Umbrella Our UK leading banking client are looking for a Data Analyst to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. Core Technical Requirements Strong experience with Snowflake for data warehousing, including writing efficient SQL and managing schemas. Proficiency in Airflow for orchestration and workflow management. Hands-on experience with AWS services, particularly S3 for storage and Lambda for serverless processing. Familiarity with Kafka concepts (producers, consumers, topics) and ability to integrate with streaming data pipelines. Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and performance optimization. Programming and Engineering Skills Proficiency in Python for data engineering tasks and automation. Ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable data pipelines. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows. Leadership and Mentorship Ability to lead technical initiatives within the team and drive best practices. Experience in mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance on coding standards, design patterns, and career development. Comfortable with code reviews and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Best Practices and Mindset Strong grasp of data quality principles, including validation and monitoring. Ability to read, understand, and refactor existing code effectively. Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data pipeline ..... full job details .....