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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Prime Limited - **Location:** Eccles, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, 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 - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5d72bf7aa013ab9b ## About the Role 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. ## 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. 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