Data Engineer

Softwire; London, Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks well-rounded data engineers to tackle complex challenges in a supportive environment. You'll work on high-profile projects for clients across sectors, leveraging your skills in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms. This role offers career development, mentorship, and diverse opportunities to make a significant impact. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, you'll be part of a team that values effective delivery and client success. If you are passionate about technology and ready to embrace new challenges, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible work options

Time off for morale activities

6 months Primary Carer Leave at full pay

Income protection

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle lease schemes

Payroll charity donations

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in data or software engineering.
• Knowledge of major cloud platforms and data engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Data modeling and maintaining data pipelines for various projects.
• Implementing AI solutions and migrating legacy workflows.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

GCP

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Salary: £49,100-£64,600 with an average profit share of £3,532-£10,861.

Softwire is one of the UK’s leading digital technology consultancies, offering services in data, AI, cloud, CX, innovation, design, and software engineering. We deliver high-profile, mission-critical, and transformational projects for household names across the public and private sectors.

Founded on the idea to be the outstanding place to work for passionate technologists, we aim to attract top talent, foster a thriving culture, and provide market-leading capabilities to our clients.

Our culture and values emphasize doing jobs properly, making work fulfilling and fun, extending kindness, and trusting each other to reduce bureaucracy.

In brief

We seek well-rounded data engineers capable of tackling complex data challenges, impressing clients, and impacting team output. We offer a supportive environment with career development, mentorship, and diverse project opportunities.

You will work with talented developers and data engineers, supported by a Technical Lead, on projects such as:

• Data modeling for Moorfields Eye Hospital’s INSIGHT programme
• Maintaining data pipelines and dashboards on Elexon’s Azure platform
• Implementing AI transcription services for the BBC using GenAI
• Migrating legacy Excel workflows for a financial services firm
• Modeling data for a civil service department replacing a legacy HR system

Experience and qualifications

Technical

• 3+ years’ experience in data or software engineering
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, Databricks, Snowflake, and major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and sectors
• Understanding of data engineering best practices and system design
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts and engaging clients
• Proven track record of delivering impactful results and taking on team responsibilities

Your approach

• Passionate about leveraging technology for client outcomes
• Focused on effective, high-quality delivery
• Committed to increasing client technical maturity
• Enjoy working collaboratively and innovatively
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments

The package

Softwire offers transparent pay scales and profit sharing based on role and company performance:

• Base salary from £49,100-£64,600, depending on experience
• Profit share ranging from £3,532-£10,861
• Additional 5% of salary for pension

Additional benefits

• 25 days annual leave (with buy/sell options)
• Flexible work options (e.g., remote work, 4-day week)
• Time off for morale and CSR activities
• 6 months Primary Carer Leave at full pay
• Income protection, cycle to work, electric vehicle lease schemes, payroll charity donations