Data Engineer

Summary: The Senior Data Engineer role focuses on building and scaling high-performance big data pipelines, emphasizing collaboration and technical excellence in distributed environments. The position requires expertise in modern data modeling and cloud technologies, particularly AWS, while leading data modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will also guide and coach team members, ensuring compliance and security in large-scale systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and scale high-performance big data pipelines.
• Lead data modernization efforts, ensuring compliance and security.
• Bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts.
• Embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline.
• Guide and coach team members both technically and procedurally.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT.
• Expert skills in Data Vault and Dimensional modeling.
• Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code.
• Proven ability in data governance.
• Passion for leadership and coaching.

Salary (Rate): £80 per hour

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization)

We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile.

The Essentials

• Pipeline Tech: 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT.

• Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault Mandatory and Dimensional modelling.

• Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code.

• Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline.

• Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally.

The Mission

You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a "right tool for the job" mindset. You'll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts.

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If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV

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