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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** UK
- **Salary:** £110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Migration, Relational Databases, Distributed Computing Environment, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Data Streaming, AI Infrastructure, Cloud Platform System, Apache Spark, Data Programming, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815458478-data-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong foundation in Python and at least one other programming language.
 * Hands-on experience with Spark or Databricks for distributed data processing.
 * Proven experience developing custom components and tools for data pipelines.
 * Deep understanding of data engineering architectures and best practices.
 * Solid experience with cloud-based platforms (AWS) and relational databases (PostgreSQL).
 * Ability to lead projects autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams.

NICE TO HAVE:

 * Experience with Scala or other JVM-based languages.
 * Knowledge of data orchestration frameworks and modern data infrastructure tools.
 * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
 * Passion for AI-driven innovation and working in a high-growth startup environment.

## Description

* Opportunity for a Data Software Engineer to join a scaling startup in the AI and Healthcare technology sector
 * Salary up to £110k + Equity
 * Paddington-based (4-5 days per week in-office)
 * Tech environment: Python | Spark | Databricks | AWS | PostgreSQL | Scala | Data Pipelines | AI Infrastructure, * Lead the development of an AI-driven data orchestration platform used to power large-scale automation and analytics.
 * Build and optimise high-performance data pipelines and bespoke software components supporting AI and automation workflows.
 * Contribute to the design and implementation of cloud-based systems (AWS) for data migration and orchestration.
 * Collaborate with AI, product, and engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data flows.
 * Play a key role in architectural strategy and technical decision-making alongside the CTO.
 * Help scale the company's data infrastructure to meet the needs of rapid growth and increasing data complexity.


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