Senior Contract Data Engineer for Global AI Transformation Programme

🚀 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).

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• 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:

• ✅ Freelancers / independent contractors (based in Germany or wider DACH region).
• ✅ 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).

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• 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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