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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** 5V Video
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data Governance, Data Security, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Enterprise Data Management, Data Lakes, Apache Flink, Databricks
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2854469072-2

## About the Role

* Strong experience designing and implementing modern data lakehouse architectures.
 * Hands-on AWS experience, including services such as S3, Glue, Athena, Lake Formation and Redshift.
 * Experience with technologies such as Databricks, Delta Lake, Apache Flink or similar.
 * Strong Python and SQL skills (Scala is a bonus).
 * Good understanding of data governance, data security and GDPR compliance.
 * Experience managing PII securely through encryption, masking and access controls.
 * Excellent communication skills with experience working directly with customers or business stakeholders.
 * A consultative mindset with the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences.
 * AWS certifications are highly desirable.
 * Experience within Media, Broadcast or Telecommunications would be advantageous.

## Description

I'm supporting an established technology consultancy that's looking for a Client-Facing Senior Data Engineer to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work directly with enterprise customers, designing modern data lakehouse architectures while acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout project delivery.

If you enjoy combining hands-on engineering with customer interaction, architecture discussions, and solving complex data challenges, this could be a great fit.

What you'll be doing

 * Design and deliver modern AWS-based data lakehouse solutions using services including S3, Glue, Athena, Lake Formation and Redshift.
 * Build scalable, secure data pipelines with a strong focus on quality, governance and compliance.
 * Implement PII protection, encryption, masking and access controls across enterprise data platforms.
 * Design solutions that meet GDPR and regional data residency requirements.
 * Act as a trusted advisor for customers, translating complex technical concepts into clear business language.
 * Work closely with stakeholders ranging from engineering teams through to senior business leaders and executives.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data analysts, security specialists and governance teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
 * Contribute to architecture decisions and help shape best practices across large-scale cloud data projects.


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