Data Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. In this role, you will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring compliance and security while utilizing technologies like Kafka, Spark, and AWS. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a strong focus on CI/CD, as well as the ability to guide team members. Join a high-impact team and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT.
• Expert skills in Data Vault and Dimensional modeling.
• Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead data modernization efforts for secure systems.
• Bridge complex data engineering with analytics and ML concepts.
• Embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into data pipelines.

Skills

Kafka

Spark

Hadoop

DBT

Data Vault

Dimensional modeling

AWS

CI/CD

Data Governance

Team Leadership

Job description

Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization)

We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile.

The Essentials

• Pipeline Tech: 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT.

• Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault Mandatory and Dimensional modeling.

• Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code.

• Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline.

• Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally.

The Mission

You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a "right tool for the job" mindset. You’ll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts.

Apply

If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.