Data Engineer Coach

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology training provider is searching for a Remote Data Engineering Coach to mentor apprentices in Data Engineering. The ideal candidate has industry experience and enjoys coaching others, with knowledge of tools like Python and SQL. This is a remote role based in the UK, offering the opportunity to help shape the next generation of Data Engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience within Data Engineering & Cloud.
• Experience or familiarity with Python, SQL, Kafka, Airflow, Azure, AWS.
• Formal or informal training/coaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaching & training Data Engineering apprentices on a 12-week dedicated programme.
• Deliver hands-on, interactive group training on Data Engineering topics.
• Provide one-on-one and small group coaching.
• Ensure the training programme stays updated with the latest tools and practices.
• Conduct workshops and guide learners through self-led content.

Skills

Data Engineering

Coaching & Mentoring

Cloud Technologies

Python

SQL

Kafka

Airflow

Azure

AWS

Job description

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Client:

FIND | Creating Futures

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, 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.