Data Engineer | Early-Stage Startup

Roc Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Search is helping an early-stage technology business in London hire a hands-on Data Engineer to join a small, growing team and build out their data platform.

You will work closely with senior technical stakeholders, own data pipelines from ingestion to analytics, and have a real impact on the direction of the technology in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Startup/early-stage experience is highly valuable.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and SQL.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines.
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies.
• Experience with AI/LLMs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Help design and extend the data platform from ground up.
• Collaborate with senior technical stakeholders.
• Own data engineering initiatives and deliver impact.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

Cloud technologies

AI/LLMs

Ownership mindset

Problem-solving

Job description

I’m currently working on a Data Engineer opportunity with an exciting early-stage technology business in London.

They’re looking for a hands‑on engineer to join a small, growing team and play an important role in building out their data platform.

What they’re looking for:

• Strong Python and SQL
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies
• Experience with AI / LLMs would be highly beneficial
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong ownership and problem‑solving mindset

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building from the ground up, working closely with senior technical stakeholders and having a genuine impact on the direction of the technology.

Previous startup / early-stage experience is particularly valuable.