Data Infrastructure Engineer

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Data Infrastructure Engineer roles within organisations that rely on robust, scalable data systems to compete in fast-moving markets. Roles of this type may sit within collaborative engineering teams that value both technical depth and cross-functional collaboration. The work could involve designing and implementing data pipelines, ensuring data quality at scale, and partnering with stakeholders to align data systems with evolving business needs., * Implementing infrastructure using cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, with tools like Kubernetes and Docker for containerisation

• Writing and maintaining code in languages such as Python, Java or other relevant technologies to support data workflows
• Collaborating with data teams to gather requirements, understand quality standards and troubleshoot pipeline issues
• Managing CI/CD practices to ensure data systems are deployed reliably and frequently
• Working with SQL databases and related technologies to optimise data storage and retrieval
• Contributing to infrastructure-as-code practices using tools such as Terraform
• Participating in code reviews and helping to raise technical standards across the team

• Professional experience in data engineering, software engineering or a related role involving data systems
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, or .NET
• Hands-on experience building or maintaining data pipelines
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with containerisation tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Nice-to-have

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Google Cloud Data Engineer certification
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks and data requirements gathering
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code solutions
• Experience in API design or integration between systems

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• The opportunity to work on systems that process data at scale and support critical business decisions
• Exposure to modern cloud architectures and emerging data technologies
• Potential to develop expertise across multiple cloud platforms and tools
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including data analysts, engineers and product teams
• Scope to contribute to infrastructure improvements and technical decision-making
• A contract role based in Bristol with daily rates reflecting market rates for data infrastructure expertise (£500-650 per day)
• Professional development opportunities through exposure to evolving data and cloud technologies

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