Data Engineer

Alliants; Southampton; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Lead Engineer to support data pipeline development and cloud infrastructure. This role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 to £35,000, along with a remote working environment and generous benefits, including a training budget and bonuses. Ideal candidates are passionate about data and eager to learn in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% annual bonus

Remote & flexible working

33 days holiday

Monthly takeaway allowance

£1,500 training and development budget

Tree planting for new joiners

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge through university, internships, or personal projects.
• Exposure to Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and version control tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines.
• Contribute to building secure cloud data solutions.
• Learn to use Infrastructure as Code tools.

Skills

Foundational knowledge of data engineering concepts

Experience with a major cloud platform

Building data pipelines with Azure Data Factory

Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles

Knowledge of CI/CD concepts

Proficiency in SQL

Interest in multi-cloud environments

Familiarity with containerization technologies

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Git

Job description

Job Description

👋 We’re Hiring a Lead Engineer

📍 Location: Remote - UK

💸 Salary: 25,000 GBP - 35,000 GBP

At Alliants, we're on a mission to transform every customer engagement into something exceptional. We believe in working smart together to push the boundaries of company culture and create future‑proof customer experiences.

Are you passionate about creating meaningful customer experiences and helping organisations deliver on their brand promises?

Are you a recent graduate or early‑career professional passionate about data, cloud technology, and problem‑solving? This is your chance to launch your career in a supportive and expert team.

As our new Data Engineer, you won't be expected to know everything on day one. Instead, you'll learn from a team of senior engineers, scientists, and analysts, contributing to real client projects while building your skills. You will support the team in building and maintaining cloud data solutions for our clients, gaining hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies across Azure, AWS, and GCP. This is a role for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and ready to become a data expert.

Join us as a Data Engineer in our growing Data Division team! 🚀

Job Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of data engineering concepts, gained through university, internships, or personal projects.
• Academic or personal project exposure to a major cloud platform, preferably Azure.
• Familiarity with building data pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Python, Spark, or similar technologies.
• An understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep).
• An understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting/programming language (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• A good understanding of security best practices in a cloud environment.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Interest in or familiarity with a multi‑cloud environment (Azure, AWS).
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across departments.
• Self‑motivated and proactive in identifying and addressing data‑related issues.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on data quality and integrity.
• Eager to learn and adapt to new technologies and business requirements.
• A relevant cloud certification (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Data Analytics), or a strong desire to achieve one (we can help!).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Job Responsibilities

• Support Data Pipeline Development: Assist the team in building and maintaining data pipelines that move and transform data from various sources. You'll learn the ins and outs of ETL/ELT processes.
• Learn Cloud Infrastructure: Contribute to building secure and scalable cloud data solutions on platforms like Azure and AWS. You'll help select the right tools for the job and see how they work in the real world.
• Get Hands‑On with Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Learn to use and maintain scripts (using tools like Terraform or Bicep) that automate the creation of our cloud infrastructure.
• Assist with Data Modelling & Warehousing: Help develop data models and implement data warehousing solutions (like Azure Synapse or Snowflake) that power our clients' analytics.
• Contribute to CI/CD Pipelines: Support the team in maintaining our automated systems (using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) for testing and deploying code efficiently.
• Help Monitor Performance: Learn how to implement monitoring and logging to keep our data pipelines healthy and running smoothly, and assist in making them faster and more efficient.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with the entire data team to understand project goals and help deliver brilliant technical solutions.

Job Benefits

Who are Alliants and what do we do?

Alliants, established in 2009, is dedicated to producing customer engagement technologies and services that pave the way for a more human, sustainable, and promising future for hospitality.

At Alliants, we are all in for our people and our industry.

What’s in it for you?

We Know We All Work Better In An Autonomous, Collaborative, Diverse And Equitable Space. To Support You In Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself, We Offer You:

• 💷 A competitive salary
• 🎁 Up to 10% annual bonus
• ⚖️ Remote & flexible working
• 🏖️ 33 days holiday, including public holiday
• 🥡 Monthly takeaway allowance
• 🎒 £1,500 training and development budget each year
• 🌳 To celebrate you joining the team we will plant a Great Oak tree

Alliants celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.