Data Engineer, London, United Kingdom

CRU International Limited; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CRU International is seeking a Data Engineer to drive innovation in data delivery within the commodities sector. The role involves designing scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating within a forward-thinking team in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL, Python, and cloud architecture skills, contributing to a transformative data strategy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years SQL experience, bonus for NoSQL or Snowflake.
• 2-3 years hands-on Python experience.
• Able to communicate data architecture clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Ensure data quality using analytics tools.
• Design and build pipelines with Airflow and DBT.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Architecture

Schema Design

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Airflow

DBT

Terraform

Job description

CRU International is a leading provider of business intelligence and consulting services in the metals, mining, and fertilizer industries. With over 50 years of experience, we offer valuable insights and analysis that help our clients make informed decisions in an ever-changing global market.

About the Role:
At CRU, we're transforming how the world understands commodities. We're building cutting-edge platforms that will redefine how data is delivered to our clients—and we’re looking for a talented Data Engineer to be at the heart of it.
If you're passionate about data, cloud architecture, and creating robust, scalable pipelines using modern tech, this is your opportunity to help shape a key part of CRU’s future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines to power next-gen data products in the commodities industry.
• Ensure data quality using the latest analytics and monitoring tools.
• Design and build robust pipelines with tools like Airflow and DBT.
• Create scalable infrastructure on Azure using technologies like Terraform.
• Write clean, high-quality, reusable code aligned with best practices.
• Drive innovation by bringing your own ideas—your voice will be heard.

Qualifcations:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

Skill & Experience:

• 3–5 years SQL experience (bonus: NoSQL or Snowflake).
• 2–3 years of hands-on Python (scripting and development).
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or agile environment.
• Strong background in schema design and dimensional data modeling.
• Able to communicate data architecture clearly with internal stakeholders.
• Experience with Azure, Airflow, DBT, Kubernetes, GitHub.
• Bonus points for: open-source contributions, an active GitHub profile, and curiosity for the latest in tech.
• A natural problem-solver who loves making things work.
• Focused on delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Curious, adaptable, and open to change.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development as part of a global company.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to work with industry-leading experts and over a diverse range of topics and projects.

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CRU is undergoing a data transformation that will revolutionise how market information about commodities will be delivered to clients. The Data Engineer role is part of the team spearheading this transformation and will be key in the development of internal analytical data platforms and customer facing data products.