Data Engineer at fast-growing social impact platform

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social impact platform in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Engineer who will build and scale robust data pipelines dedicated to social good. The role involves designing efficient architectures to process large-scale datasets and transforming raw information into actionable insights. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in building production-grade data pipelines and proficiency in SQL, along with knowledge of cloud data platforms. This role provides an opportunity to work on impactful technology in a startup environment.

Benefits

Work on technology contributing to social impact

Join a well-funded startup

Influence foundational data architecture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data engineering with modern tools.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and a programming language.
• Experience with cloud data platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate diverse data sources.
• Optimize data processes for high performance.

Skills

Building production-grade data pipelines

Proficiency in SQL

Programming skills in Python or Scala

Familiarity with tools like Spark, Airflow, or dbt

Understanding of distributed systems

Job description

Data Engineer

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers.

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Company Description

fast-growing social impact platform

Job Description

As a Data Engineer, you will build and scale robust data pipelines that power a platform dedicated to social good. You will design efficient architectures to process large-scale datasets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for analytics. This role is pivotal in transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive global positive change.

Location

Remote

Why this role is remarkable

• Work on technology that directly contributes to meaningful social impact and global sustainability goals.
• Join a well-funded startup backed by top-tier VCs during a high-growth phase of development.
• Influence the foundational data architecture in a culture that prioritizes technical excellence and mission-driven work.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to support complex data ecosystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate diverse data sources into a centralized warehouse.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to ensure high performance and reliability for downstream users.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience in building production-grade data pipelines using modern tools like Spark, Airflow, or dbt.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or Scala.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and a deep understanding of distributed systems and data modeling.

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Next steps

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4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.
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