Data Engineer

Accelero; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelero is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join their remote-first team in Cardiff. This role involves designing and maintaining data pipelines, leading migration projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience with Python and PySpark, and a strong background in data migration.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Friendly, supportive team environment

Work from anywhere in the world (up to 12 weeks per year)

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark.
• Proven experience in data migration and transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using Python and PySpark.
• Lead and support data migration initiatives across legacy and cloud-based platforms.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Data Migration

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

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Job Title: Data Engineer

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our growing team, supporting large-scale data migration and transformation projects. This is a remote-first position with just 1–2 days per month required in our Cardiff office.

As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll help design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines using Python and PySpark, enabling powerful analytics and smarter business decisions across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and build scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using Python and PySpark
• Lead and support data migration initiatives across legacy and cloud-based platforms
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, reliable data solutions
• Ensure best practices in data engineering, including quality, testing, and performance tuning
• Contribute to the evolution of our data platform architecture

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark
• Proven experience in data migration and transformation projects
• Solid understanding of cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP – nice to have)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Remote-first working – just 1–2 days/month in Cardiff
• Work from anywhere in the world (up to 12 weeks per year)
• Private Health Insurance
• Friendly, supportive team environment

Ready to join a forward-thinking team where your skills make a real impact? Apply today or drop us a message to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Data Infrastructure and Analytics and IT System Data Services

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