Data Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology business in Cardiff is looking for a Data Engineer to design and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems. You will ensure data quality and drive data-led decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong SQL and Python skills, along with experience in cloud platforms. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, hybrid work options, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Rewards Programme

LinkedIn Learning Licence

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Hands-on experience building data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and optimisation.
• Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop).
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Develop and optimise data models and storage solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows.
• Automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies.

Skills

SQL

Data pipeline and ETL processes

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data modelling

Big data frameworks (Apache Spark, Hadoop)

Data governance and security

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

NoSQL databases

Job description

Data Engineer - Cardiff / Hybrid - £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with a global technology business that's continuing to expand its data capability and invest in modern cloud solutions. Known for their collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, they're offering an excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer to make a real impact.

We're looking for a Data Engineer to help design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems that power analytics and business intelligence across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and high-quality - driving data-led decision making at every level.

What you'll be doing

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support analytics and operations.
• Develop and optimise data models and storage solutions for performance and reliability.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver effective data solutions.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to ensure availability and minimal downtime.
• Automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend system improvements.

The skills you'll need

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Hands-on experience building data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and optimisation.
• Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop).
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in agile environments.

Desirable

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes, streaming data (Kafka/Kinesis), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and NoSQL databases.

Company Benefits

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance - 3x base salary
• Rewards Programme - access to discounts and cashback
• LinkedIn Learning Licence for upskilling & development

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