Data Engineer
Freelance Data Engineer - Medical Devices (Ireland)
A leading Medical Devices organisation is expanding its digital, data and analytics capability to support next‑generation connected devices, diagnostics, and internal manufacturing intelligence platforms. We are seeking a Data Engineer who can deliver end‑to‑end solutions, from data modelling to deployment while partnering directly with business leaders, R&D, Quality, and Operations teams.
This is a high‑impact role where you will own solution delivery, automate manual processes, and significantly influence data strategy in a rapidly evolving MedTech environment.
In this role, you will have full ownership across the data engineering lifecycle, including:
End‑to‑End Solution Design & Delivery
- Architect, design, and build robust data solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments
- Lead data ingestion, modelling, transformation, validation, and deployment activities
- Deliver production‑ready solutions that integrate with device, manufacturing, quality, and analytics systems
- Report directly to Data & Digital leadership and present progress, risks, and insights
Automation & Optimisation
- Automate manual workflows within reporting, analytics, and operational systems
- Develop reusable templates, scripts, and pipelines to improve reliability and speed of delivery
Analytics, Reporting & Visualisation
- Build dashboards and analytical models to support R&D, clinical, quality, and manufacturing teams
- Support the creation of paginated, operational and regulatory‑grade reports
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical deliverables
Validation, Documentation & User Training
- Ensure all deliverables meet documentation, audit, and validation requirements (GxP where applicable)
- Conduct end‑user training sessions, handover workshops, and create supporting materials
- Maintain high‑quality documentation aligned with MedTech standards
Technical skills required:
- Snowflake - data warehousing, performance optimisation, security best practice
- Python - automation, data processing, scripting, API integration
- SQL Server - advanced SQL, stored procedures, schema design
- DBT - transformation pipelines, model orchestration, testing
- Power BI - dashboards, datasets, modelling
- Paginated Reports (SSRS) - operational, regulatory and high‑precision reporting
- Power Query / PowerApps - workflow automation and business applications
- Excel VBA - legacy automation, macros, report logic
Must have:
- Experience in MedTech, Pharma, Healthcare, or other regulated environments
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