Data Engineer

Ronald James; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Perkbox portal access

Cycle to work scheme

Breakfast and drinks provided

Company events

Job summary

Ronald James is seeking a Data Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne to build robust data pipelines in the AWS ecosystem. The role focuses on Delta Lakehouse on Databricks, data modelling and governance to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions for stakeholders.

Required are strong Python/SQL/Scala skills, ETL leadership, and a track record in retail data environments. Attractive benefits and ongoing tech investment are provided.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AWS services including Lambda, Kinesis and Glue.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Delta Lakehouse architectures.
• Proficient in Python, SQL and Scala for data engineering tasks.
• Design, build and maintain ETL processes.
• Experience with large datasets and data modelling.
• Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize data ingestion pipelines using AWS services (Lambda, Kinesis, Glue).
• Develop and optimize transformation pipelines within Delta Lake on Databricks.
• Design and implement efficient data models for storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts and stakeholders to meet data needs.
• Ensure data reliability, integrity and timeliness with quality checks.
• Optimize queries and data retrieval performance.
• Stay updated with AWS, Databricks advancements; suggest new tools.

Skills

AWS services

Delta Lakehouse

Python

SQL

Scala

ETL

Data modelling

Data governance

Data security

Databricks

Education

AWS and/or Databricks Certification

Tools

Lambda

Kinesis

Glue

Job description

Salary: £38,000 - 78,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proficiency in AWS services like Lambda, Kinesis, and Glue.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Delta Lakehouse architectures.
• Proficient in Python, Scala, and SQL for data engineering tasks.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, building, and maintaining ETL processes.
• Experience in logical and physical data modelling with large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on troubleshooting data issues.
• Certification in AWS and/or Databricks.
• Experience in a similar role in the online retail industry.
• Knowledge of best practices in data governance and data security.

Responsibilities:

• Build and optimize data ingestion pipelines using AWS services such as Lambda, Kinesis, and Glue.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize transformation pipelines within our Delta Lake on Databricks.
• Design and implement efficient and reliable data models to store and retrieve data.
• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver optimal solutions.
• Ensure the reliability, integrity, and timeliness of data by implementing best practices and quality checks.
• Optimize queries and improve performance of data retrieval operations.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AWS, Databricks, and the data engineering field in general.
• Provide recommendations on the adoption of new tools and technologies.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Lambda
• Databricks
• ETL
• Python
• SQL
• Scala
• Security
• Cloud

More:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our company, where we are constantly investing in new products and using technology to increase our market share. We are looking for someone enthusiastic about new ideas who can share them with the team and help bring them to life. As a Data Engineer, you will focus on building and maintaining robust data pipelines within the AWS ecosystem, with a primary focus on the Delta Lakehouse Platform on Databricks. We offer 22 days holiday rising to 25, staff discounts and Friends and Family discounts, a cycle to work scheme and Tech Scheme, breakfast and drinks provided, a charity day per annum, summer and Christmas parties, street food days, and access to the Perkbox portal. The role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8BX, with a salary of 50000 - 60000, in the Data sector, on a permanent basis.

last updated 36 week of 2026