Senior Data Engineer (Java/SQL) - Scalable Pipelines

Methods; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Methods in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data solutions. You will leverage Java and Scala to build pipelines, manage distributed big data frameworks, and optimize our data platform.

The role emphasizes strong SQL, Java development, ETL/ELT experience, and collaboration with data architects and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data solutions. Onsite in Glasgow with 3 days per week in the office is expected.

Qualifications

• Java development experience (5+ years)
• Advanced SQL skills including performance tuning and data modelling
• Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT pipelines
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL)
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling
• Version control using Git
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and modern data engineering practices
• Desirable Scala development and Spark/Kafka exposure

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for data integration, transformation, and analytics
• Write high-performance SQL queries, stored procedures, and data transformation logic
• Build and maintain backend data processing applications using Java
• Develop scalable APIs and microservices architectures
• Work with batch and near real-time data processing frameworks to deliver reliable data solutions
• Optimise data models, database performance, and query execution
• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions
• Implement automated testing, monitoring, and data quality controls across the data platform

Skills

Java development

Advanced SQL

ETL/ELT pipelines

Relational databases

Data warehousing modeling

Git

Cloud data platforms

Scala development

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Apache Spark

Kafka

Azure

AWS

GCP

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Methods in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data solutions. You will leverage Java and Scala to build pipelines, manage distributed big data frameworks, and optimize our data platform.

The role emphasizes strong SQL, Java development, ETL/ELT experience, and collaboration with data architects and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data solutions. Onsite in Glasgow with 3 days per week in the office is expected.