Data Engineer

Robert Walters UK; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Data Engineer in Bolton, offering a salary of £45,000 – £55,000. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SQL and knowledge of NoSQL technologies, with responsibilities including designing data pipelines and ensuring data security. Benefits include a company bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company bonus

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL databases like MS SQL and Oracle.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Neo4J.
• Experience with ETL processes and APIs.
• Proficiency in Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with big data frameworks like Hadoop.
• Understanding of NLP and OCR technologies.
• Exposure to Generative AI tools.
• Experience with containerisation using Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines and architectures.
• Optimise data sets for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data security standards.
• Collaborate with teams to meet data needs.
• Support integration of generative AI capabilities.

Skills

SQL

NoSQL technologies

Data exchange and processing

Python

Big data frameworks

NLP

Generative AI concepts

Containerisation

Job description

Overview

Data Engineer Bolton - Hybrid £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience). We’re looking for a Data Engineer experienced in Generative AI to join our growing international and cross-functional client. In this role, you’ll be responsible for evaluating, building, and maintaining high quality data sets that support their internal stakeholders across the business. You’ll play a key part in ensuring data pipelines are secure, reliable, and scalable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures.
• Evaluate, build, and optimise data sets for internal customers.
• Ensure data systems comply with governance and security standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand data needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Stay ahead of emerging data and AI technologies, contributing to our innovation roadmap.
• Support the integration of generative AI capabilities into existing systems.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL (e.g., MS SQL, Oracle).
• Knowledge of NoSQL technologies (e.g., MongoDB, InfluxDB, Neo4J).
• Experience with data exchange and processing (ETL, ESB, APIs).
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop ecosystem).
• Understanding of NLP (Natural Language Processing) and OCR (Optical Character Recognition).
• Exposure to Generative AI concepts and tools.
• Experience with containerisation (e.g., Docker).
• Background in the industrial or defence sectors.

Benefits

• Company bonus: dependent on company performance.
• Flexible working options available
• Enhanced parental leave

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Focus: Databases

Industry: Defence and Military

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Bolton

Employment notice: Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.