Data Engineer

Seeking experienced Data Engineers to support a growing data transformation and cloud modernisation programme.

This role is suited to strong developers and delivery-focused engineers rather than technical leads. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, collaborating with business and technology stakeholders, and delivering high-quality solutions with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

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Design, build and optimise scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines.

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Develop and maintain solutions using Databricks, Python and SQL.

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Support migration of data assets from legacy platforms into modern cloud-based architectures.

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Integrate data from multiple enterprise systems, including Oracle databases.

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Develop reusable data engineering frameworks and best practices.

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Ensure data quality, integrity, security and performance standards are met.

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Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable fixes.

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Collaborate with architects, data analysts, business stakeholders and delivery teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer within large enterprise environments.

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Hands-on expertise with Databricks.

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Advanced SQL development skills.

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Strong Python development experience.

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Extensive experience working with Oracle databases.

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Proven experience building and supporting data pipelines and data integration solutions.

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Experience working within cloud-based data platforms.

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Strong understanding of data modelling, performance optimisation and data quality controls.

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Experience working across the full software development lifecycle.

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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable Experience

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Banking or Financial Services experience.

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Experience working within regulated environments.

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Exposure to Azure Data Platform services.

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Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices for data engineering.

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Experience supporting cloud migration or modernisation programmes.

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Familiarity with data governance and data lineage principles.

Preferred Background

The ideal candidate will have:

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5+ years of Data Engineering experience.

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Strong development capability rather than architecture or management focus.

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Experience delivering data solutions within complex enterprise organisations.

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Ability to quickly understand business requirements and convert them into robust technical solutions.

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A proactive and self-sufficient approach to delivery.