Data Engineer

Bright Purple Resourcing Ltd
Edinburgh, UK
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£136,500.0 - £156,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Continuous Integration DevOps Python (Programming Language) Microsoft SQL Server Oracle (Applications) Windows PowerShell SQL Databases Systems Integration Scripting
+3 more
Snowflake Deployment Automation Data Pipelines

Job description

Are you a Senior Data Engineer who enjoys leading complex engineering initiatives while remaining hands-on? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a high-performing data engineering team delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and products. You’ll combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering, helping shape best practice while delivering reliable, scalable and secure data solutions.

What you’ll be doing o Lead the design, development and delivery of complex data pipelines and data products. o Provide technical ownership across large-scale engineering initiatives. o Drive engineering standards, automation and best practice across the team. o Work closely with Data Owners, Architects and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions. o Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing across the wider team. o Lead investigations into production issues, root cause analysis and service improvements. o Champion modern engineering practices, CI/CD and continuous improvement.

Requirements

o Extensive experience delivering enterprise data engineering solutions. o Strong background building data pipelines and integrations. o Excellent SQL and experience with technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle or Snowflake. o Experience with cloud platforms including Azure or AWS. o Strong scripting skills using SQL, Python or PowerShell. o Experience with CI/CD, deployment automation and engineering best practice. o Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence engineering direction. o Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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