Senior Data Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to join their expanding team, offering a fully remote working experience from anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust and scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that support sophisticated data analytics and machine learning initiatives. This role is critical for ensuring data quality, accessibility, and efficient processing, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. If you have a passion for working with large datasets, architecting data solutions, and collaborating with data scientists and analysts in a flexible, remote setting, this opportunity is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems and pipelines.
• Develop and implement ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources.
• Optimize data warehouse and data lake performance for efficient querying and analysis.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data platforms.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and provide solutions.
• Monitor data systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements proactively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with various database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redshift).
• Strong programming skills in Python or Scala for data manipulation and pipeline development.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive private medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous pension plan with employer matching.
• Annual allowance for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.