Data Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. In this role, you will focus on building and maintaining robust data pipelines using SQL and DBT, while also having the chance to work with cutting-edge tools like Dagster and AWS. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring data integrity and efficiency. If you are passionate about data and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you. Join a supportive team that values hard work and offers excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + company bonus scheme

Hybrid & flexible working policy

25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Matched pension contributions up to 4%

Critical illness cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Regular performance reviews

Support for attending conferences

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in SQL and data engineering.
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQL-based data solutions.
• Support scheduling and execution of data pipelines using Dagster.

Skills

SQL

Data Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Science

Tools

DBT

AWS

Python

Tableau

Metabase

Dagster

Job description

We're looking for a Data Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in SQL and data engineering to join our collaborative team and work on high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role will primarily focus on building and maintaining data pipelines in DBT using SQL, with opportunities to get hands-on experience with Dagster, Synq, AWS, and Python.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain SQL-based data solutions (PostgreSQL / MySQL).
2. Work with DBT for data transformation and modeling.
3. Support the scheduling and execution of data pipelines using Dagster.
4. Assist in managing and optimizing AWS-lambda based data infrastructure.
5. Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities to improve the overall data architecture and data pipelines within the Data Platform.
6. Write and maintain Python scripts for data processing (bonus).
7. Build visualizations of data in Tableau and/or reporting within Metabase (bonus).

What Are We Looking For?

1. Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2. 3-5 years experience as a SQL Engineer, Data Engineer, or similar role.
3. Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL / MySQL).
4. Experience with DBT for data transformation.
5. Understanding of Dagster or similar workflow orchestration tools.
6. Familiarity with AWS, Lambda, Python, Tableau, Metabase (nice to have, but not essential).
7. Understanding of key concepts within data architecture.
8. Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

We believe in rewarding hard work and fostering a supportive environment. Here's a glimpse of what we offer:

• Competitive salary + company bonus scheme
• Hybrid & flexible working policy
• 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support
• Life assurance
• Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development
• Leadership training for managers
• Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations
• Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development