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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** The British Red Cross Society
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £39,541.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Big Data, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Dimensional Modeling, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Snowflake, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0dac77b2f1a65759

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Waterfall?, * Good understanding of database technology with specific use when storing and manipulating large datasets. (hundreds of millions of transactions)

 * Good understanding and knowledge of general ETL/ELT principles and best practice.
 * Understand industry recognised standard data models with a specific emphasis on the Kimball Dimensional Modelling approach.
 * Proven experience of interpreting business requirements, then creating and implementing technical solutions and data briefs as a result.
 * Proven experience of managing projects effectively, using both waterfall and agile approaches.
 * Experience developing data pipelines using Azure Databricks, dbt or snowflake (or similar tools) and coding in SQL and Python.

## Description

Could you develop a variety of solutions from smaller proof of concepts through to production ready data systems with a focus on business benefit
realisation?
What will a day in the life of a Data Engineer involve?

 * Develop data pipelines and functionality using agreed standards with approved methods and tooling, and support our partners doing the same where development activities are outsourced.
 * Apply frameworks and patterns to support and maintain software and services, ensuring they are well-managed, monitored, maintained up-to-date, secure, performant, and available to users, and are supported by operational runbook.
 * Capture and analyse user stories so that the user- and business-needs are well-understood, and our services have meaningful impact.
 * Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines to ensure the efficient flow of data across various systems and platforms.
 * Implement data models and schemas to support analytical and reporting needs.
 * Build and maintain data warehouses, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.


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