Data Engineer Coach

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

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking a Data Engineering Coach to mentor apprentices. The role requires strong experience in Data Engineering and Cloud, as well as expertise in tools like Python and SQL. The position allows for remote work across the UK, offering a chance to shape the next generation of Data Engineers. Ideal candidates possess coaching experience and are comfortable in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience within Data Engineering.
• Experience with various tools including Python, SQL, Kafka, and more.
• Formal or informal training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching apprentices on Data Engineering training programmes.
• Delivering hands-on group training.
• Acting as the SME for the Data Engineering programme.
• Discussing skill gaps with clients.

Skills

Data Engineering experience

Cloud experience

Training or Coaching experience

Resilience and openness

Tools

Python

SQL

Kafka

Airflow

Azure

AWS

Job description

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Data Engineer Coach, preston, lancashire

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Client:

FIND | Creating Futures

Location:

preston, lancashire, 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.