Senior Data Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech organization is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development of cloud-based data infrastructure. This role involves working with large datasets to create scalable pipelines that support environmental goals. You'll be at the forefront of digital transformation, ensuring data security and quality while mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a hybrid work model, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a positive impact through data.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid working model

Cutting-edge technology access

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AWS data technologies and cloud data platform development.
• Proficient in Python, Apache Spark, and SQL for data engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and secure data architectures ensuring optimal data flow.
• Mentor junior data engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

AWS data technologies (S3, Redshift, Lambda)

Python

Apache Spark

SQL

Data warehouse design

Data migration projects

Data Lake building

CI/CD data pipelines

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Senior Data Engineer, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Data Engineer

Hybrid 2x per week (Leeds, West Yorkshire)

Salary to £60,000 + benefits

About the Role: Our client, a tech for good organisation, is investing heavily in digital transformation and building a cloud-first, data-led approach to support major environmental goals. Think scalable pipelines, secure platforms, and data systems that directly contribute to a greener future.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering robust, cloud-based data infrastructure. You'll work with large datasets, build scalable pipelines, and help ensure data is high quality, secure, and accessible, while mentoring more junior engineers and working closely with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable and secure data architectures ensuring optimal data flow
• Cloud data platform development, data modelling, shaping and technical planning
• Implementing best practices around data security, governance, privacy, and compliance
• Ensure company data is secure, accurate, maintained and available.
• Mentor data engineers and support their growth.
• Implement best practices for data security and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external partners.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with AWS data technologies (e.g., S3, Redshift, Lambda).
• Proficient in Python, Apache Spark, and SQL.
• Experience in data warehouse design and data migration projects.
• Cloud data platform development and deployment.
• Expertise across data warehouse and ETL/ELT development in AWS preferred
• Experience in building a Data Lake as well as building CI/CD data pipelines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer:

• Salary to £60,000 + benefits
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Leeds office.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Using cutting edge technology as they only use the newest and best

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.