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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** Ecotricity - **Location:** Stroud, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), Apache Spark, Technical Debt, Bitbucket, Terraform, Databricks - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=868b3bbd49ed01d9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Spark?, Are you a seasoned Data Engineer looking to step up into a more senior role where your technical expertise and passion for data can make a significant impact? We are seeking a driven and experienced professional to take ownership of delivering cutting-edge data engineering solutions. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and optimizing data solutions across various formats, with a strong emphasis on data modeling and ETL processes. Your engineering skills will be key, allowing you to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that drive our business forward. While experience in the Energy industry is a plus, it's your technical prowess and ability to create robust data solutions that will set you apart. This is your chance to take full ownership of technical solutions, shaping the future of our data infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with project managers, product owners, and stakeholders, effectively communicating progress, presenting solutions, and delivering demos. Your ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences will be crucial in ensuring everyone is aligned and informed. As this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, you will need to be self-motivated, delivery-focused, and capable of driving projects independently. We are committed to supporting your growth, but you should also be someone who constantly seeks out opportunities for improvement, striving for best practices and technical excellence. If you are ready to lead and make a tangible difference in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and take your career to the next level. Knowledge and skills * Experience as a Data Engineer * Databricks / Apache Spark / Python * BitBucket / GitHub Advantageous * dbt * AWS * Terraform * ML/Data Science ## Description * Take ownership for designing, building and maintaining data solutions. * Build strong relationships with key stakeholders outside the department. * Be responsible for data quality and ensuring problems are resolved swiftly. * Identify and seek out technical debt, aiming to reduce this at each opportunity. * Contribute to organisational awareness of technical best practice. * Overall responsibility for ensuring that faults are resolved swiftly, and background processes are robust and actively monitored. * Seek day to day opportunities to upskill and cross train with your peers. ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Improving Developer Happiness with GitOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/54-improving-developer-happiness-with-gitops) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Flex your Energy: Building a Cloud-Native Platform for Renewable Energy Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1990-flex-your-energy-building-a-cloud-native-platform-for-renewable-energy-communities) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)