Data Engineer (Python)

Square One Resources; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Data Engineer with expertise in Python and cloud platforms. This role involves designing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring efficient data flow for audit and risk analytics. You'll leverage your skills in data wrangling and ETL processes while collaborating with business stakeholders. The company offers a supportive environment with ample benefits, including wellness programs and a tech scheme. If you're passionate about data and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employer pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Access to wellness platform

Life Insurance & Income protection

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Travel loan scheme

Tech Scheme discounts

Support for certifications

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Python with data manipulation libraries.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize data pipelines for audit processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements.

Skills

Python (Pandas, NumPy, PySpark)

ETL/ELT processes

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data governance and regulatory compliance

Data wrangling

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Job Title: Data Engineer (Python)
Location: Birmingham
Salary/Rate: £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum
Start Date: 02/06/25
Job Type: Permanent

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Python Data Engineer to join on a permanent basis.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

The Python Data Engineer will focus on designing and optimising data pipelines, integrating data from diverse sources, and ensuring the smooth flow of structured and unstructured data for audit and risk analytics. This role requires strong Python programming skills, expertise in data wrangling, and experience working with cloud platforms.

• Develop scalable and efficient data pipelines to support audit processes.
• Use Python for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from various data sources.
• Implement data quality checks and validation processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and auditors to understand data requirements.
• Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to store and process data.
• Document workflows, pipelines, and transformation logic for transparency.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong hands-on experience in Python (Pandas, NumPy, PySpark).
• Experience building ETL/ELT processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
• Understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Benefits & Perks
The company offers standard corporate benefits, including:

• An employer pension scheme
• 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or 'cash-in' 5 days each year
• Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance & Income protection
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel loan scheme
• A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount
• Support in obtaining relevant certifications

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.


Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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