Senior Data Engineer

Eden Scott; Scotland; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Opportunity to lead and mentor

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

A global fintech client is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and implement a centralized enterprise data warehouse fully remote within the UK. This mid-senior level position requires 4+ years of advanced SQL experience and strong programming skills in either Java or Groovy. As part of a dynamic team, you will unlock analytical value and collaborate on high-performance data solutions while leading and mentoring junior staff. Enjoy a flexible work environment that fosters innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 4+ years advanced SQL experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Strong programming skills in Java or Groovy.
• Experience with DBT for data transformation and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy data architectures to unlock analytical and business value.
• Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for diverse data sources.
• Develop automated, resilient data workflows in a cloud‑native environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑performance solutions.

Skills

Advanced SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Java or Groovy programming

APIs (SOAP, REST)

CI/CD tools (GIT, Jenkins)

Cloud concepts

Agile mindset

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

DBT

Airflow

Airbyte

Snowflake Analytics Platform

Job description

Senior Data Engineer – Fully Remote (UK)

Join our global fintech client and help shape the future of data engineering!

Are you ready to design and implement a centralised enterprise data warehouse that becomes the single source of truth for business information? Our client is building next‑generation capabilities to power a merchant‑first ecosystem, and they want you on their team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy data architectures to unlock analytical and business value, including star schema modeling.
• Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for diverse data sources using tools like Airflow and Airbyte.
• Develop automated, resilient data workflows in a cloud‑native environment.
• Design tables, build solutions, and identify architecture improvements to enhance performance.
• Reduce execution time for existing scripts and optimise data processes.
• Write APIs or ETL jobs to move data across systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑performance solutions.
• Mentor team members and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Take ownership of Jira tickets and deliver accountable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years advanced SQL experience (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Strong programming skills in Java or Groovy.
• Experience with DBT for data transformation and modelling (Senior‑level expertise preferred).
• Familiarity with APIs (SOAP, REST), CI/CD tools (GIT, Jenkins), and Cloud concepts.
• Agile mindset with basic Agile experience, proactive problem‑solving, and strong collaboration skills.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of Snowflake Analytics Platform (highly desirable for Senior roles).
• Experience with automation and testing frameworks.

Why You Will Love It

• Fully remote within the UK – work from anywhere!
• Be part of a dynamic, outcome‑driven team that values innovation and empowerment.
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the future of data engineering.
• Small teams, big impact: You’ll have the tools and freedom to innovate without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Grow and thrive: They encourage creativity, continuous learning, and mastery of your craft.
• Real problems, real solutions: Work on meaningful challenges that make a difference for merchants worldwide.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT System Data Services

Location: Fully remote within the UK

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Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help build the data foundation that drives smarter decisions and better outcomes.