Senior Data Engineer

Ignite Digital; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for meaningfully impactful projects

Ongoing learning and development access

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to enhance data systems vital for managing renewable energy assets. The successful candidate will develop scalable data pipelines using technologies like AWS and Python, ensuring data integrity while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in ETL processes and cloud environments, with a passion for clean energy. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future with a competitive salary and flexible working model.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Python development with frameworks such as Flask or Django.
• Expertise in AWS services and cloud environments.
• Proven experience with SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
• Strong understanding of ETL pipelines, APIs, and UI development.
• Ability to manage complex technical issues with a hands-on approach.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform.
• Knowledge of data governance, security compliance, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve in-house data systems that support asset management operations.
• Develop robust ETL pipelines to ensure efficient data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Build and manage data platforms in AWS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and business teams.
• Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity.
• Act as a technical mentor on data engineering best practices.
• Drive process automation and integrate new data solutions.

Skills

Python development

AWS services

SQLAlchemy

PostgreSQL

ETL pipelines

Infrastructure as Code tools

Data governance & security

Tools

Flask

Django

SQLAlchemy

Pulumi

Terraform

Job description

Senior Data Engineer Renewable Energy / CleanTech

Hybrid | Bristol | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a Senior Data Engineer looking to apply your skills in a company thats driving positive environmental impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing renewable energy company dedicated to advancing the clean energy transition through smart data solutions and innovative technology.

The Role

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing data systems that support the management of renewable energy assets. Working with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Python, and PostgreSQL, youll develop scalable data pipelines that power key business insights and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve in-house data systems that support asset management operations.
• Develop robust ETL pipelines to ensure efficient data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Build and manage data platforms in AWS (including ECS, S3, RDS, Cloudwatch, and Redshift).
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and business teams to deliver impactful data solutions.
• Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and flow from multiple sources.
• Act as a technical mentor, providing guidance on data engineering best practices.
• Support the team by driving process automation and integrating new data solutions.

About You

Were looking for a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in data engineering and a passion for clean energy or tech for good. Ideally, youll bring:

• Strong experience in Python development with frameworks such as Flask or Django.
• Expertise in AWS services and cloud environments.
• Proven experience with SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
• Strong understanding of ETL pipelines, APIs, and UI development.
• Ability to manage complex technical issues with a hands‑on approach and a mindset for innovation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform.
• Knowledge of data governance, security compliance, and industry best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization driving positive change in the renewable energy sector.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility to balance office and remote work.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that contribute to a greener future.
• Access to ongoing learning and development to expand your technical skillset.

If youre excited about using data engineering to make an impact in the clean energy revolution, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build a more sustainable future!