Senior Data Engineer

Peaple Talent; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This full-time role offers hybrid working and involves designing robust data solutions, mentoring team members, and driving innovation through emerging technologies. You will play a key role in optimizing data pipelines and ensuring high-quality data management practices. If you're passionate about data engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in SQL, Python, and Spark for building data pipelines.
• Experience mentoring peers and supporting team growth.
• Knowledge of data modelling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data solutions aligned with business goals.
• Coach and support team members while promoting best practices.
• Resolve advanced data challenges and ensure data quality.

Skills

SQL

Python

Spark (PySpark)

Data Modelling

Version Control (Git)

CI/CD Workflows

Apache Airflow

AWS Services

Tools

Azure DevOps

Talend

SnapLogic

Amazon Redshift

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from Peaple Talent

Peaple Talent are pleased to be working with a returning client in Bristol looking to recruit for a Senior Data Engineer.

This is a full-time permanent role, and would require hybrid working in Bristol.

This Senior Data Engineer role will involve working closely with the team lead, helping to guide a team of engineers in building, optimizing and maintaining robust data pipelines and a cutting-edge analytics platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data solutions that meet both technical guidelines and strategic business goals.
• Take an active role in Agile practices, including sprint planning, peer reviews, and change control meetings.
• Partner with the team lead to coach and support team members, offering hands-on mentorship throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Research and test emerging tools and technologies to drive future-focused innovation.
• Promote a culture centred around automation and continuous process enhancement.
• Assist in shaping and upholding high development standards, collaborating on best practices and code quality with the team lead.
• Resolve advanced data-related challenges and fine-tune existing infrastructure for greater speed and dependability.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical colleagues.
• Establish and manage systems for data quality assurance, integrity checks, and monitoring in line with governance frameworks.
• Work closely with various departments to gather requirements and ensure data solutions reflect real business needs.

Key Experience Required:

• Deep expertise in SQL, Python, and Spark (particularly PySpark) for building and testing end-to-end pipelines in that process both structured and semi-structured datasets.
• Experience mentoring peers and supporting team growth by sharing knowledge and improving collective engineering practices.
• In-depth knowledge of data modelling best practices and common patterns used in pipeline architecture.
• Confident in version control with Git and familiar with setting up CI/CD workflows using platforms like Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow for managing complex data workflows.
• Practical familiarity with low-code or no-code platforms such as Talend and SnapLogic for streamlined pipeline development.
• Strong experience working with cloud-based data services, especially within AWS environments, utilizing tools like Lambda, S3, Redshift, Glue, Athena and Secrets Manager.
• Skilled in building modern data warehouses on platforms like Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, or Databricks.

If you are interested in this position please apply directly on Linkedin with an updated copy of your CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Peaple Talent by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Data Engineer” roles.

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago

Salisbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Templecombe, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.