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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Ignite Digital
- **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Computer Programming, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Standard Sql, Azure Data Lake, Tableau (Software), Talend, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, System Availability, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Data Strategy, Data Lakehouse, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815449023-data-engineer

## About the Role

* Proven experience in data engineering, data warehousing, and data lakehouse development
 * Hands-on expertise in Snowflake and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
 * Strong SQL and programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala
 * Experience with data integration tools, APIs, and real-time data processing
 * Knowledge of BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) and ETL/ELT frameworks (Talend preferred)
 * Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills

## Description

Are you a Data Engineer passionate about cloud data solutions, modern data architectures, and scalable ETL/ELT processes? Join a forward-thinking organisation in the financial services sector, driving data transformation and innovation., As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and optimising data pipelines, integrating structured and unstructured data, and supporting the evolution of a modern Snowflake cloud-based data platform. This role involves working with Snowflake, data lakehouse architectures, and cloud technologies to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient data processing., * Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources into Snowflake and data lakehouse environments

 * Design and optimise data models and schemas for both structured and unstructured data with a snowflake environment
 * Enhance cloud data capabilities, working with AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, and Apache Spark
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data availability for advanced analytics and reporting
 * Automate workflows, implement CI/CD pipelines, and maintain data integrity and quality
 * Stay ahead of emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation in data engineering, * Work on cutting-edge cloud and data projects in a fast-moving, innovative environment
 * Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking team
 * Career growth opportunities, training, and professional development
 * Influence the future of data strategy and analytics within a leading organisation
 * 10% bonus
 * Excellent 10.5% company pension contributionComprehensive healthcare package
 * Flexible working arrangements - Milton Keynes (Hybrid) or remote working / home based within the UK with ad hoc and occasional office visits
 * Modern tech stack and innovation-focused environment
 * 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme
 * Life Assurance (×4 salary), subsidised private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts platform, including gym discounts, 24/7 employee assistance programme supporting your mental wellbeing, 2 days volunteer leave, etc.


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