Senior Data Engineer

Yum! Brands; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant sector is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for their UK team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle complex data challenges, build scalable data infrastructure, and contribute to impactful data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate has significant experience in data engineering, strong technical skills, and a passion for fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in data engineering, expertise in Python and AWS is required.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts effectively.
• Ability to independently solve complex data problems.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex data engineering problems independently and design scalable data solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data solutions.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and represent data engineering in project discussions.

Skills

Data Engineering

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

Python

Informatica

Job description

Yum! Brands is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our UK-based team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in data engineering who thrives in solving complex problems, building scalable data infrastructure, and collaborating across teams to drive data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently resolve a diverse range of complex data engineering problems where precedent may not exist.
• Apply sound judgment in evaluating and selecting methods to develop scalable data solutions.
• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines, architectures, and datasets to support business intelligence and advanced analytics.
• Create or significantly improve existing data solutions, processes, and tools to enhance data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Operate with minimal guidance on nearly all assignments; work is reviewed at critical milestones and upon completion.
• Serve as a mentor and technical resource for less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analytics, product, and engineering to deliver impactful data solutions.
• Represent the data engineering function in internal and external project discussions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence practices and procedures within the department.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience, or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in data engineering, including:
  • Snowflake (data warehousing and performance tuning)
  • Informatica (ETL/ELT development and orchestration) - nice to have
  • Python (data processing and scripting) - required
  • AWS (data services such as S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda) - required
  • Cloud data practices and platform – AWS required
• Basic knowledge of related disciplines such as data science, software engineering, and business analytics.
• Proven ability to independently resolve complex problems and develop scalable data solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience, or equivalent.
• Experience leading smaller projects or phases of larger initiatives.
• Familiarity with data governance and data quality best practices.
• Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning techniques.
• Strong analytics skillset, including experience working with analytical teams, interpreting business KPIs, and enabling data-driven insights.

Yum! Brands Culture

At Yum! Brands, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, respect, and integrity. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact on our data strategy. Join us in our mission to create the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands.

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