Python Data Engineer

LTS Resourcing; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Python Data Engineer to modernize data platforms and build scalable solutions. This role involves developing data pipelines, performing data migrations, and ensuring data quality. Key qualifications include strong Python and SQL skills, experience with systems integration, and familiarity with cloud platforms. The position requires two days onsite work in a dynamic environment focused on data-driven innovation.

Qualifications

• Essential to possess strong Python development skills.
• Solid SQL experience (e.g. SQL Server, Snowflake or similar).
• Experience with legacy-to-new data migrations and large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Integrate legacy and modern systems.
• Deliver data migrations, including mapping, transformation, and validation.

Skills

Strong Python development skills

Solid SQL experience

Proven experience integrating multiple systems

Hands-on experience with legacy-to-new data migrations

Experience working with large datasets

Experience integrating REST APIs

Exposure to cloud platforms

Job description

Our client is a market leader investing heavily in its technology and data landscape and is looking to hire an experienced Python Data Engineer to join a growing, well-funded technology function. This role requires two days onsite.

This is an opportunity for a Python Data Engineer to play a key role in modernising data platforms, building scalable data solutions, and enabling analytics and insight across a complex, multi-site business.

Key responsibilities but not limited to as the Python Data Engineer:

• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes
• Integrating legacy and modern systems
• Deliver data migrations, including mapping, transformation, and validation
• Ensure data quality, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders

Skills and experience required as the Python Data Engineer:

• Essential to possess strong Python development skills
• Solid SQL experience (e.g. SQL Server, Snowflake or similar)
• Proven experience integrating multiple systems
• Hands-on experience with legacy-to-new data migrations
• Experience working with large datasets, data warehouses, and batch processing
• Experience integrating REST APIs
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or GCP)

This role would suit a Python Data Engineer at heart who enjoys solving complex integration and migration challenges. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.