Senior Data Engineer: Build Modern Real-Time Data Platforms

Simple Machines; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Machines is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join their team, focusing on designing and building modern data platforms. This hands-on role involves leading architectural decisions and developing scalable data ecosystems, primarily using Python, SQL, and cloud services such as AWS and GCP.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving complex data problems and mentoring other engineers. The role promises autonomy and the chance to work on interesting, impactful projects without being tied down by legacy systems.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Python and SQL for data manipulation.
• Deep understanding of Spark and building modern data platforms.
• Experience with cloud data services like AWS or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of modern cloud-native data platforms.
• Build and optimize batch and real-time data pipelines.
• Work directly with clients to translate business needs into engineering solutions.
• Set engineering standards and best practices across teams.

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

GCP

Terraform

GitHub Actions

dbt

Job description

Simple Machines is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join their team, focusing on designing and building modern data platforms. This hands-on role involves leading architectural decisions and developing scalable data ecosystems, primarily using Python, SQL, and cloud services such as AWS and GCP.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving complex data problems and mentoring other engineers. The role promises autonomy and the chance to work on interesting, impactful projects without being tied down by legacy systems.