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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Computer Futures
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Cloud Services, DataOps, SAP Project System, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Workflow Management Systems, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ee958b14ca40e2fb

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines, data infrastructure or similar systems
 * Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java or equivalent
 * Strong SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) and cloud-native data services
 * Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
 * Understanding of data quality principles and data requirements gathering
 * Working knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering or related discipline
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams

Nice-to-have experience could include:

 * Google Cloud Data Engineer certification or equivalent cloud certifications
 * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
 * Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
 * Familiarity with ETL/ELT frameworks or data orchestration tools
 * Experience with SAP systems or enterprise data environments
 * Linux administration and scripting (Bash)

## Description

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.About the opportunityThis is an opportunity to register your interest in future Data Engineer roles, positions that could support the delivery of robust, scalable data infrastructure and pipelines across our organisation. Roles of this type may sit within cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders across business, analytics and technology to ensure data flows reliably, securely and at the scale our operations demand.What you would doTypical responsibilities could include:

 * Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP
 * Developing and optimising data processing solutions using Python, Java or SQL to support analytical and operational needs
 * Implementing and managing containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes to ensure scalable, reliable deployments
 * Collaborating with data analysts, business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into robust solutions
 * Ensuring data quality, consistency and integrity across pipelines and systems
 * Supporting CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code approaches using tools such as Terraform
 * Contributing to the design and implementation of microservices and distributed systems that power data operations
 * Troubleshooting data pipeline failures and performance issues to minimise impact on downstream consumers


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