
Senior Data Engineer
Job Description
Posted on: March 11, 2026
🚀 Team of Senior Contract Data Engineers for Global AI Transformation Programme (Start Now!) – FREELANCE / CONTRACT (DACH-focused)
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are building a large-scale new data programme for an international consultancy specialising in AI transformation. This is a greenfield, high-impact initiative with a major global end client.
WHY THIS ROLE IS GREAT
- The Scale: You will help build the data backbone for one of the largest enterprise AI transformation programmes currently running.
- The Rates: Direct relationship with the end client allows for excellent, senior-level day rates.
- The Impact: You are not just closing tickets; you are designing and implementing data pipelines and architecture that enable real-world AI/ML use cases.
WHO WE NEED (MUST-HAVES)
We are looking for experienced contractors who can step into complex environments and deliver value from Day 1:
- Senior Data Engineer (5+ years in data engineering / big data projects).
- Strong skills in Python, SQL and Spark (ideally PySpark).
- Solid experience with one or more major clouds: AWS, Azure or GCP (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
- Experience with modern data stack tools: Airflow, Kafka, dbt, CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven track record preparing and orchestrating data for ML / AI models in enterprise environments is a big plus.
- Previous experience as a freelancer / contractor (working with business stakeholders, distributed teams, clean documentation).
CONTRACT SETUP
For this programme we are strictly considering:
- âś… Freelancers / independent contractors (based in Germany or wider DACH region).
- âś… Self-employed professionals / single-member companies / small GmbHs (direct or via one intermediate).
- ❌ No permanent employment contracts.
- ❌ No pure third-party agencies or pass-through setups.
KEY DETAILS
- Start Dates: Within the next 2-3 weeks (immediate availability essential).
- Workload: Full-time (ideally 4–5 days per week).
- Duration: Long-term engagement with extension options.
- Location: Remote-first; occasional on-site visits possible by agreement.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are a senior freelance Data Engineer in the DACH region and want to join a highly paid, international AI programme, please send:
- Your current CV / project list.
- Your expected daily rate (remote and, if applicable, on-site).
- Your earliest possible start date (must be within next 2-3 weeks).
You can apply via direct message or email. Suitable profiles will be interviewed on a rolling basis and spots are limited.
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