Data Engineer Coach

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology training provider is seeking a Data Engineering Coach to mentor and train apprentices in Data Engineering. This remote position requires strong industry experience in Data Engineering and Cloud, along with coaching skills. The ideal candidate should be familiar with Python, SQL, and other relevant tools, and enjoy nurturing the next generation of data professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience within Data Engineering & Cloud.
• Experience with tools such as Python, SQL, Kafka, Airflow, Azure, and AWS.
• Formal or informal training or coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and training Data Engineering apprentices.
• Deliver hands-on, interactive group training.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to apprentices.
• Act as the SME for the Data Engineering program.
• Discuss technical skills gaps with clients.

Skills

Data Engineering

Cloud Computing

Python

SQL

Coaching

Mentoring

Tools

Kafka

Airflow

Azure

AWS

Job description

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Client:

FIND | Creating Futures

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Data Engineering Coach - Remote working

Are you a technically strong Data Engineer who loves mentoring others?

Do you want to help shape the next generation of Data Engineers

On behalf of a scaling Technology Training provider, we’re looking for a Data Engineering Coach to train and coach Data Engineering apprentices

You’ll use your technical expertise to deliver training, provide hands-on coaching, and help learners build the real-world skills and confidence they need to succeed in their careers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coaching & training Data Engineering apprentices on 12-week dedicated Data Engineering training programmes.
• Deliver hands-on, interactive group training to the apprentices, from foundation to more advanced Data Engineering topics & practices
• Provide further 1-to-1 & small group coaching to the apprentices
• Act as the SME for the 12-week Data Engineering programme, ensuring it’s up to date with all of the latest tools, trends & practices within Data Engineering.
• Running interactive workshops, kick-off sessions, and wrap-ups/assessment, while guiding learners through self-led content.
• Being client facing – discussing technical skills gaps & training requirements with this companies client base.

About you:

We’re NOT looking for an Academic – we’re looking for a technically solid Data Engineer who enjoys coaching & mentoring others, and knowledge sharing.

You’ll bring:

• Strong industry experience within Data Engineering & Cloud
• Experience with these tools, or familiar: Python, SQL, Kafka, Airflow, Azure, AWS
• DevOps experience would be a plus (desirable)
• Formal OR informal Training or Coaching experience (Coach / Mentor / Trainer / Instructor / Tutor / Lecturer etc.)
• Resilience and openness – comfortable in a fast-moving, start-up or scale-up style environment

This is a remote working position, meaning you can be based from anywhere within the UK.