Data Platform Engineer - UK (London)

ACME; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to enhance its data ecosystem. This role involves supporting the development of a modern Data Platform and collaborating with a small team to improve cloud frameworks. Ideal candidates will have expertise in modern cloud technologies, experience in Data Engineering, and a passion for making a positive impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Paid parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Social events and team-building activities

Qualifications

• Cutting-edge role in renewables sector with a focus on data.
• Comfortable leading projects and collaborating with teams.
• Eager to make a difference in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the company's Data Platform.
• Build a compelling developer experience for data integration.
• Continuously develop frameworks for cloud platforms.

Skills

Proficiency in modern cloud frameworks (e.g. IaC, CI/CD, devops cycle)

Experience in defining, building and maintaining tools and frameworks

Proven ability to follow best practices in development

Experience and interest in Data Engineering using Python

Ability to collaborate in diverse teams

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Github actions

Snowflake

Docker

Kubernetes

Airflow

Job description

The Role

Are you looking for a cutting-edge role in the renewables sector, where you will help deliver our purpose of building a bright future? We are a fast-growing global renewables power producer looking for an Data Platform Engineer to help us drive the implementation and evolution of Sonnedix's data ecosystem.

Reporting to the Data Platform Lead, the Data Platform Engineer will support the development of the company's Data Platform. Leveraging cloud and big data expertise, the Data Platform Engineer will build a compelling developer experience to facilitate the integration of data across the company's technologies. The Data Platform Engineer will join a small but growing team of engineers, aiming to continuously develop and improve frameworks for our cloud platforms, establishing and reviewing key governance. The Data Platform Engineer will be comfortable taking the lead in projects, working closely with the Data Platform Lead to set up systems and tools for our Data Engineers.

If you are eager to make a real difference in the renewable energy sector, we encourage you to apply.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in modern cloud frameworks (e.g. IaC, CI/CD, devops cycle) and technologies (e.g. AWS, Terraform, Github actions, Snowflake, Docker/ECR, Kubernetes/EKS, Airflow/MWAA)

• Experience in defining, building and maintaining tools and frameworks for technical teams (e.g. orchestration, finops, data quality)

• Proven ability to follow and apply best practices in development, system architecture, governance, and cybersecurity

• Experience and interest in Data Engineering, especially using Python

• Ability to collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals, and comfortable delivering goals in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives

About Us

Sonnedix is an international Renewable Energy Producer (REP) with over a decade-long trajectory of sustainable growth. Sonnedix develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects for the long-term, with a focus on providing green, affordable electricity to our customers, and acting as a true social citizen where it operates.

Our track record and financial strength enable us to build trusted relationships with customers and partners, to smartly expand the adoption renewable energy and play a vital role in the energy revolution. We are proud of our diverse team of experts, the clean energy we generate and to make a positive difference for the communities where we operate. Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers

What we offer:

1. One company, many careers - as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us
2. An inclusive, international working culture with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world
3. A commitment to flexibility - hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave
4. A family first company - generous paid parental leave and support for carers
5. The ability to 'work from elsewhere', for up to six weeks in a year
6. Summer working hours
7. Financial, Social, Mental & Physical wellbeing support
8. The Sonnedix Academy - a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more
9. Fantastic office environments
10. Social events, team building opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences

and many more local benefits!

Sonnedix welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and members of under-represented groups