Data Engineer

Prime Limited
Eccles, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
£60,000.0 - £70,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Airflow Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Big Data Information Engineering Data Governance Data Infrastructure Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Mart Data Security
+23 more
Data Systems Data Warehousing Database Design Apache Hadoop Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Performance Tuning Scala (Programming Language) SQL Databases Google Cloud Data Storage Technologies Apache Spark Database Performance Git Containerization Data Lakes Information Technology Apache Kafka Software Version Control Data Pipelines Docker Databricks Programming Languages

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our growing data team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimizing data infrastructure, and enabling efficient data access for analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives. You will collaborate closely with data analysts, data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and high-quality data solutions., * Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for processing large-scale datasets.

  • Build and manage scalable data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts.
  • Develop data integration solutions from multiple internal and external sources.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and governance across systems.
  • Optimize database performance, query execution, and data storage solutions.
  • Implement monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of data pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and business objectives.
  • Support business intelligence and analytics teams with reliable data infrastructure.
  • Mentor junior data engineers and promote engineering best practices.
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the data ecosystem.

Requirements

Do you have experience in SQL?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and database design principles.
  • Experience with Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages.
  • Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline development.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and big data technologies.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Airflow, or Databricks.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting machine learning and advanced analytics workloads.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Sick pay
  • Bereavement leave
  • Life insurance
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Canteen, * Competitive salary package.
  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Professional development and certification support.
  • Employee wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan/pension contributions.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Career growth and leadership opportunities.

Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

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