Data Engineer

Global University Systems; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in London is looking for a Data Engineer to design and maintain scalable data pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS skills, data warehousing experience, and the ability to integrate data from various systems. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options, making it an excellent opportunity for data professionals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer.
• Expertise in AWS services, especially Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and S3.
• Strong SQL skills and data warehousing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS.
• Integrate data from multiple systems.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance.

Skills

AWS services

SQL

Data integration

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Glue

AWS Redshift

AWS Lambda

AWS S3

Job description

Company Description

Location: London (Hybrid)

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £59,000

About Us

The UK College Division of Global University Systems (GUS) is a vibrant group of specialist institutions shaping the future of education across music, fashion, hospitality, graphic design, trading, and business. Our colleges include LCCM, LCCA, TLG, and LAT. As part of a global network with over 60,000 students across six countries, GUS is committed to delivering accessible, career-focused education that transforms lives.

The Role

We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our IT & Analytics team to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures that power analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives across the UK Colleges Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS (Glue, Lambda, Redshift, S3).
• Integrate data from multiple systems (student management, CRMs, learning platforms, surveys).
• Clean, transform, and optimise datasets for reporting and modelling.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance are consistently maintained.
• Work closely with Data Scientists to provide ready-to-use datasets.
• Collaborate with BI Developers and Analysts for dashboards and reporting.
• Design for scalability and performance across multiple colleges.
• Document processes and workflows for long-term sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

Requirements

About You

You're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for building data systems that scale. With a solid grounding in cloud data engineering and excellent collaboration skills, you can translate complex requirements into reliable, production-ready solutions.

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer.
• Expertise in AWS services (Glue, Redshift, Lambda, S3).
• Strong SQL skills and data warehousing experience.
• Experience integrating data from multiple systems.
• Knowledge of governance, security, and quality frameworks.

Desirable:

• Master's degree or AWS certifications.
• Experience in higher education or multi-system environments.
• Exposure to big data platforms or advanced data engineering frameworks.

Other information

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
• Hybrid working and flexible work-life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Season ticket loan (T&Cs apply)
• Eye care vouchers via Vision Express
• Staff discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Social events through GOSH - GUS on Staff Happiness

Why Join Us?

At GUS, you'll be part of a global, forward-thinking education group where your work makes a real impact. This is your opportunity to shape the backbone of our data strategy and enable data-driven decisions across multiple institutions.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Global University Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.