Senior Data Engineer (6 Month FTC)Cox Automotive Europe • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Senior Data Engineer (6 Month FTC)
Cox Automotive Europe
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Über
Senior Data Engineer (6 Month FTC)
role at
Cox Automotive Europe
Deliver critical data capability. Make an impact from day one.
At
Cox Automotive Europe , data underpins how we make decisions, build products, and drive value across one of the world’s largest automotive services organisations.
We’re seeking an experienced
Senior Data Engineer
to join us on a
6‑month fixed term contract
to support the delivery, optimisation, and reliability of our
Enterprise Data Platform
during a busy and high‑impact phase of work.
This role suits a senior engineer who is delivery‑focused, comfortable working within an established team structure, and able to add value quickly in a
statement‑of‑work–style engagement , rather than seeking long‑term design ownership.
The engagement
You’ll join our
Data Engineering team
within the Cox Automotive Product & Technology Group, working on clearly defined data engineering deliverables aligned to an existing roadmap.
You will:
Work within agreed scope and priorities
Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and product teams
Focus on
execution, stability, and delivery
Operate within established processes, tooling, and governance
This is a hands‑on role designed for someone who can
hit the ground running , follow direction where required, and deliver high‑quality engineering outputs at pace.
What you’ll be delivering
Design, build, and maintain
data pipelines
supporting analytics and reporting
Ingest, transform, and optimise data using
Azure Databricks (PySpark)
Contribute to improving
data quality, performance, and reliability
Investigate and resolve data issues and pipeline failures
Support implementation of new datasets and enhancements in line with release plans
Work to defined standards around testing, validation, and documentation
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support agreed data requirements
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a seasoned data engineer who is comfortable working as an employee on a fixed term contract, with a pragmatic, delivery‑led mindset.
Strong
SQL
capability and relational database experience
Solid
Python and Spark (PySpark)
skills
Hands‑on experience with
Azure Databricks
Experience working within Agile delivery teams
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to data quality
Beneficial but not essential:
Experience with AWS platforms
Data lakehouse architectures
Why this contract?
Work on a
strategic enterprise data platform
Opportunity to contribute meaningful work without long‑term commitment
This role is ideal for Senior Data Engineers seeking a
employed FTC , who enjoys delivering well‑defined data engineering outcomes within a mature organisation.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Software Development, Retail Motor Vehicles, and Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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