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Leaders are racing to build data-driven businesses, but a host of unique challenges prevent many of them from finding real commercial value. From meeting regulatory deadlines to building AI products, mapping customer journeys and developing new revenue streams, the scope of data and the pressure to innovate have never been greater.

In many industries, vast legacy systems and outdated data architectures are holding back progress. Migration is expensive and complex, even for the most well-resourced businesses, and when there’s a lack of data literacy, leaders don’t know where to start (or who to hire).

This is where Trust in SODA comes in. Our data recruitment specialists have the knowledge and networks to help you identify the right people for the right challenges, and we don’t stop there.

We work as long-term partners, moving beyond transactional hiring to provide insight, guidance, and a community-led approach that helps organisations build sustainable, future-ready data teams, even when the market feels impossible to navigate.

Why Choose Trust in SODA for Data Recruitment?

We’ve been helping businesses realise their data transformation visions for over ten years, and in that time, we’ve built a global community of data professionals who trust us to connect them with meaningful opportunities.

From niche specialists to senior leaders, our network gives clients access to talent that’s often invisible to the open market.

For candidates, this means getting the chance to work on some of the most ambitious, impactful data projects in the world.

With offices in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and the US, we’re on the ground where demand is highest, supporting customers and candidates across every major data hub.

Cross-Border Talent Services

If finding the best talent means looking further afield, then we’ve got you covered. Our in-house legal and compliance team will take care of the admin burden for you, so you get to focus on scaling your data capabilities without the red tape holding you back.

We have both SECO and AUG licenses, which enables us to provide fully compliant labour leasing services in Switzerland and Germany, so you get the flexibility to hire the best people, wherever they’re based.

We’re more than your average data engineering recruitment agency; we’re a strategic talent partner that’s here to help you prepare for long-term success.

If you've got any questions about our services, please contact the team here and we'll get back to you as soon as possible: Enquire.

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Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Analytics Engineer x3

ContractCompetitive

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

Posted about 8 hours ago

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Norwood Green, Greater London, South East, England

Senior Data Modeller

Contract£450 - £600 per day, Benefits: Negotiable

Data Modeller – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months initially Location: 1-2 days per week in London office, 3-4 days remote per week Rate: £550 per day inside IR35We are seeking a Data Modeller to design, develop, and maintain data models that support business and analytics needs. The role involves working closely with stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to ensure data structures are accurate, scalable, and aligned with business requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data modelsTranslate business requirements into clear data structuresEnsure data models support reporting, analytics, and operational use casesCollaborate with data engineers on database and warehouse designDefine data standards, naming conventions, and best practicesMaintain data model documentation and metadataReview and optimize existing data models for performance and scalabilitySupport data governance and data quality initiativesRequired Skills & ExperienceExperience in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)Data Vault 2.0 experienceStrong understanding of relational databases and SQLExperience with data modelling tools (e.g., ER/Studio, ERwin, PowerDesigner, or similar)Knowledge of data warehousing concepts (e.g., star/snowflake schemas)Ability to work with business and technical stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nathan Peters

Posted 2 days ago

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London, Greater London, South East, England

Data Engineer

Contract£300 - £400 per day

Data EngineerLocation: Remote, LondonDuration: 10 monthsStart Date: ASAPPay rate: £300 - £400 per day PAYEMust HaveETL, SQL, Python Data modellingdata visualisation and data warehouseShould be able to work with data engineers, scientists and analytics ResponsibilitiesWork with the Survey Data and and the Marketing Data Science team, translating their needs into tangible analytical solutionsto improve marketing efficacy by providing impactful insights through streamlined and automated reportingDesign and Develop data models, pipelines, dashboards, and other analytic solutions to support Meta’s Marketing programs and campaignsSolve data integration problems, utilizing optimal Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) patterns, frameworks, query techniquessourcing from structured and unstructured data sourcesCollaborate with engineers, data scientists and marketers to understand data needs, representing key data insights in a meaningful wayConceptualize data architecture for large-scale projects, while evaluating design and operational cost-benefit tradeoffs within systemsImplement the security model based on privacy requirements, confirm safeguards are followed, address data quality issues Minimum Qualifications bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, relevant technicalfield, or equivalent 5 years of experience where the primary responsibility involves working with data. This could include roles such as data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, or similar positions5 years of experience with SQL, ETL, data modeling, data visualization and at least one programming language (Python is preferred)Experience working in Marketing Analytics or Marketing Technology is preferred.

Nokwanda Khanyile

Posted 3 days ago

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Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Data Engineer

ContractCHF750 - CHF855 per day, Benefits: Negotiable

Senior Data Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Zurich Switzerland (3 days onsite per week, 2 days remote) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months (extension possible) Maximum Rate: CHF 750 – CHF 855 per dayAbout the RoleMajor transformation project requires support from experienced Data Engineer.You are a result-driven experienced Data Engineer, passionate about your craft and eager to grow further, comfortable meeting (sometimes tight) deadlines and confidently taking ownership of features. You have an accomplished record in delivering sustainable solutions and you desire to develop your skills and knowledge about the platforms which you will be working on, both the technical aspects and how they are used by our business partners.You are comfortable working in multi-dimensional agile teams with direct involvement from business subject matter experts and care about security, quality, user experience, documentation, testing, team spirit and the overall big picture. Finally, you want to put clean code principles into practice on large code bases.Key ResponsibilitiesImplementation of production ready data pipelines using PySpark running on Databricks based on specification provided by business analysts.Interaction with other data engineers and solution architects to meet functional and nonfunctional requirements.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong software engineering skills, including familiarity and application of design patterns, and engineering best practices.Proven experience developing complex software systems as a software engineer (at least 5 years)Strong understanding of data engineering techniques with high level programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, or Python) and analytical frameworksStrong core Python software engineering experienceAt least 3 years for hands on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark), developing applications using an IDE such as VS Code or PyCharmExperience of working with delta lakes and optimizing Spark workloads running on it.Have a good understanding and significant experience with projects using relational data models and SQL.Good work ethic and self-starter. You look out for issues, opportunities and address them when you can, raise them when you cannot.Good analytical skills and the ability to understand complexity and break it down into smaller, achievable steps.Highly proficient in English (written and verbal)Language SkillsEnglish: Good spoken and written skills

Nathan Peters

Posted 10 days ago

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Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Data Engineer

Contract€500 - €520 per day, Benefits: Negotiable

Data Engineer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 11-month contract Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €500 - €520 per day SummaryIt's a really good role as it gives exposure to cross Asset Management data which is at the core of financial services. This role is on the team that manage the clients’ core databases for integrating data from across Asset Management. So, you can learn a lot about financial services on this team. This is a hands-on role where you will understand the requirements, contribute to the development of specific product features including provisioning of datasets, develop consumption interfaces, build reusable components and resilient cloud-based services, provide insights etc. for our Investment Professionals. Key SkillsPrimarily Oracle (SQL/PLSQL)Expertise in data analysisExposure to Agile development practicesResponsibilitiesContribute to the delivering of high quality, timely, cost effective and maintainable software solutions in an agile environment to meet functional and non-functional business requirements.Complying with and helping to adopt good engineering practices such as test-driven development, code and design reviews, oracle xplans, CI/CDWork independently in delivering complex technical features.Communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment.You demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude while delivering individually.

Nathan Peters

Posted 11 days ago

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Bristol, South West, England

BI Specialist

Contract£400 - £450 per day

BI Specialist – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months initially Location: 1-2 days per week in Bristol office, 3-4 days remote per week Rate: £400 - £450 per day outside IR35 Summary: We need an experienced BI specialist to build a new SQL Server BI stack and migrate all BI components (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, databases, jobs, configurations) from existing legacy servers. You will work closely with an internal DBA team that has strong SQL Server skills but require deeper skills across the BI tooling. Responsibilities:Install and configure SQL Server 2014 components on Windows Server 2019.Migrate:SQL databases and SQL Agent jobsSSIS packages and configurationsSSRS reports, data sources, and subscriptionsSSAS models, roles, and processingValidate and test migrated components for functional and performance parity.Produce runbooks, documentation, and handover materials.Assist with cutover planning, execution, and post‑migration support.Skills: Strong experience with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and SQL Server administration.Hands‑on delivery of BI migrations between Windows Server versions.Good understanding of ETL, reporting, and cube processing performance.PowerShell and T‑SQL scripting for automation.Experience working in controlled/regulated IT environments.Nice to have skills:SSAS (Tabular or Multidimensional) optimisation experienceKnowledge of drivers/providers and external data sourcesExperience with SQL Server HA/DR setups

Nathan Peters

Posted 14 days ago

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Bristol, South West, England

Senior Data Engineer

Contract£450 - £550 per day, Benefits: Negotiable

Senior Data Engineer – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 weeks initially Location: 1-2 days per week in Bristol office, 3-4 days remote per week Rate: £450 - £550 per day outside IR35 Skills:Snowflake engineering (hands-on)Advanced SQL and performance troubleshooting (query profiling, workload behaviour)Warehouse utilisation analysis (top warehouses/queries, heavy tasks, large tables)Practical cost optimisation tactics and “cost heatmap” creationIngestion and orchestration deep expertiseEnd-to-end ingestion reviews from core source systems (2–3 systems typical)Orchestration tooling/jobs analysis (dependencies, scheduling, retries, idempotency)ETL vs ELT patterns; reload vs incremental logic; backfill and replay strategies.Transformation chain analysisAbility to trace staging → transforms → curated/core layers.Identifying brittle/hard-coded business rules and refactoring opportunitiesData modelling in core domainsStrong modelling capability for Client, Accounts/Holdings, Transactions (or equivalent)Historisation, auditability, lineage awareness, and error handling in core modelsMetric traceability and reconciliationTracing metrics from Precisely definitions → Snowflake implementations → reports/consumersIdentifying mismatches in logic, filters, grain, naming; spotting duplication/missing metricsData distribution & activation flowsMapping and validating data movement to/from channels and tools (Braze, Amplitude, Segment)Understanding of journey/event data patterns and downstream consumption constraintsClient/household/relationship model discoveryReviewing Client Hub / identity models and party-account linkingIdentifying modelling gaps for parent–child linking and future relationship requirementsData quality & governance collaborationWorking with governance/DQ teams to assess controls, checks, and accountability.Translating DQ issues into engineering backlog items and operational monitoring needsEvidence-driven remediation planningProducing domain assessment notes, diagrams, traceability tables, and cost/perf findingsEstimating effort (S/M/L), dependencies, and technical risk for backlog prioritisationCommunication and stakeholder workingComfortable interviewing SMEs and translating input into clear technical artefacts.Able to present findings to architecture, engineering, BI/MI reporting teams, and governance stakeholders.

Nathan Peters

Posted 14 days ago

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Munich, Bayern, Germany

Senior Data Engineer

Permanent€66000 - €90000 per annum

Senior Data Engineer | Germany (Hybrid)I’m partnered with a firm that has been delivering complex engineering solutions for over five decades, combining strong commercial performance with a deeply technical culture. They are now hiring a Senior Data Engineer to strengthen their data delivery teams.You’ll build and operate cloud-native data pipelines on Azure and Databricks, covering batch and streaming ingestion, Spark-based processing and production-grade orchestration. You’ll work closely with data architects and data scientists, contributing directly to performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Projects are delivered in small teams of 5–10 people, so your work has visible impact.You bring 5 years of experience in data engineering. You’ve built ETL and ELT pipelines in production, understand distributed data processing and are comfortable working with Python, PySpark and SQL. Experience with Databricks a mandatory requirement.Expect:Build and optimise Spark-based data pipelines on DatabricksImplement ingestion, transformation and data modelling patternsTune performance, cost and reliability of production pipelinesSupport ML workloads through robust data foundationsWork closely with architects on platform-level decisionsGerman fluency is mandatory.Hybrid in Germany across multiple locations.If this feels like a good fit, send over your profile and we’ll take it from there.

Miranda Blaxland

Posted 15 days ago

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COMAVE GLOBAL

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Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management.

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee

People Director

DELIVERY HERO

Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

GUIDANT GLOBAL

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Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.