Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer (Contract) Location: Frankfurt or Remote (Europe) Contract: 12 months B2B Start: April (flexible for the right profile) Overview We’re hiring hands-on Data Engineers / Analytics Engineers to build and migrate modern data platforms. This is not a legacy support role and not a Power BI / Power Query shop. The focus is code-first data engineering: pipelines, transformations, orchestration, and scalable analytics infrastructure. You’ll be working with a technically strong lead who provides clear direction and context. If you like building things properly, avoiding vendor lock-in, and treating analytics engineering like software engineering, this will suit you. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build data pipelines and transformation layersImplement code-first analytics workflows (no low-code / GUI-heavy tooling)Develop and manage transformations using SQL-first approachesContribute to new platform builds or migrations to modern architecturesWork with orchestration frameworks to schedule and manage workloadsUse Git, CLI-based tooling, and engineering best practicesCollaborate in a small, senior team with clear technical ownershipMandatory SkillsStrong SQL (non-negotiable)Solid data engineering fundamentalsExperience working in code-driven analytics environmentsComfort with Git-based workflows and version controlExperience with at least one cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS — flexible)Highly DesirablePython (strong preference)DBT (or equivalent transformation frameworks)Orchestration tools such as AirflowExperience with BigQuery / Dataflow / Dataform or similar modern toolingPySpark experience is a plus, but usage should be confirmed per projectBackground in aviation or travel (nice to have, not essential)This role exists to build, modernise, and scale, not babysit legacy systems. Working Style & EnvironmentMac-first / BYOD environment (no Windows-only toolchains)Strong preference for CLI, Python-style tooling, and reproducible buildsEngineering-led decision-making, not dashboard-driven politicsSmall, focused teamContract Details12-month B2B contractFrankfurt-based or fully remote within EuropeCompetitive day rate aligned with senior-level engineering profilesWho This Suits This is ideal for:Senior Data Engineers or Analytics Engineers who hate low-codeBuilders who want to leave something solid behindEngineers who value portability, clean architecture, and ownership
Max Binnie
