Senior Data Engineer - Python/SQL

Harvey Nash

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Compensation

£ 143K

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Automation of Tests

Cloud Computing

Software Quality

Code Review

Graph Database

Python

Scrum

Software Engineering

SQL Databases

Cloudformation

Pandas

PySpark

Information Technology

Terraform

Develop creative, forward-thinking solutions to meet business needs, exploring options beyond existing approaches to deliver resilient, scalable outcomes.
Design and implement pipelines for Real Time analysis and critical operational decision-making.
Build end-to-end ELT pipelines, from sourcing data to presenting clear outputs for internal customers.
Write high-quality, testable, readable code; participate in code reviews; support solution design; build automated tests; and contribute to documentation throughout the development life cycle.
Collaborate closely with developers, a Scrum Master, and a Product Owner to ensure data effectively enables the client experience.
Contribute to continuous improvement of technical standards, engineering practices, technologies, and processes.
Own deployment and operational responsibilities across development, test, and production environments.
Participate fully in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field is beneficial but not essential.
Proven experience as a Data Engineer.
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with solid experience working in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
Skilled in transformation tools such as PySpark or Pandas.
Knowledge of graph databases is an advantage but not required., * Experience using data quality frameworks (eg, Great Expectations).
Hands-on experience building cloud infrastructure using IaC tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
Strong understanding of software development best practices, including testing, code quality, and consistency.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working within agile environments; familiarity with the Scrum framework is a plus.
A growth mindset and a desire to develop both technically and professionally.