Senior Data Engineer (GCP/Kafka)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves building scalable data pipelines and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance data capabilities. You'll work with a variety of platforms and frameworks, ensuring best practices in engineering while mentoring fellow engineers. The company values diversity and offers a flexible working environment, along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about data and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 15%

Bonuses

Share schemes

Flexible benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in coding with Python, Java, Scala, Go, or SQL.
• Strong experience with big data technologies and data lakes.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Build reusable data pipelines handling structured and unstructured data.
• Design scalable real-time data applications using industry-leading tools.
• Mentor other engineers to deliver high-quality data-driven solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

Go

SQL

Kafka

Hadoop

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Tools

Hadoop

Kafka

GCP

Azure

SQL Server

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Client:

Lloyds Banking Group

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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SALARY:

London £78,849-87,610 per annum

LOCATION(S): Bristol or London

HOURS: Full-time – 35 hours per week

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, involving at least two days per week in the office in Bristol or London.

Please note that we cannot support visa applications for these roles; candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

A great opportunity for a Data Engineer to work within the Personalised Experiences and Communications Platform, joining product engineering cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality data capabilities, leveraging engineering expertise, and exploring cloud opportunities.

What you’ll be doing…

• Building reusable data pipelines at scale, handling structured and unstructured data, and feature engineering for machine learning or real-time insights.
• Using industry-leading tools and evaluating new technologies to design scalable real-time data applications.
• Working across the full data lifecycle with various platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Kafka, GCP, Azure, Teradata, SQL Server).
• Adopting best engineering practices like TDD, code reviews, and CI/CD for data pipelines.
• Mentoring other engineers to deliver high-quality, data-driven solutions for customers.

ABOUT US

We’re evolving to meet the needs of our 26 million customers, investing in our people, data, and technology. Join us on our journey and grow with purpose.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN

• Coding: Experience in Python, Java, Scala, Go, or SQL in a professional setting.
• Databases & frameworks: Strong experience with Kafka, operational data stores, data warehouses, big data tech, and data lakes. Experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle). Familiarity with distributed frameworks (Spark, Flink, Beam, Hadoop).
• Containerisation: Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Cloud: Experience with GCP, understanding of cloud storage, networking, and resource provisioning.

It would be great if you had…

• GCP Professional Data Engineer certification.
• Apache Kafka (CCDAK) certification.
• Proficiency across the data lifecycle.

WORKING FOR US

We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect modern Britain. We support all colleagues to feel they belong and can excel. We offer benefits like a pension contribution up to 15%, bonuses, share schemes, flexible benefits, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing initiatives, and parental leave.

Join us for a career where you can learn, grow, and make a positive impact. Apply today to find out more.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a purpose to help Britain prosper. Our colleagues focus on making a difference for customers, businesses, and communities. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and develop with us.

We prioritize data security and transparency throughout our recruitment process. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and succeed.