Senior Data Engineer - Python / SQL / AWS - Fully Remote

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the strategic direction of their Software Engineering Team. This fully remote role requires over 10 years of experience with Python, SQL, and AWS, and offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000 plus benefits. The successful candidate will design and build scalable data pipelines and collaborate with various teams to ensure high standards of engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Expert knowledge of SQL and AWS technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Python in a Data Analytics paradigm.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of data pipelines.
• Own the delivery of code from design to production.
• Mentor Data Engineering colleagues.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

Kafka

Terraform

Data Analytics

Troubleshooting

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Senior Data Engineer - Python / SQL / AWS - Fully Remote, Ashton-under-Lyne

Client: W Talent

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

Due to expansion, an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer.

Leading the strategic direction of the Software Engineering Team, you will have 10+ years of experience with exceptional Python, SQL, and AWS component experience.

Location: Fully Remote (London Based Company)

Salary: up to £95,000 + Benefits

Key Skills:

• Experience designing and building high throughput, scalable, resilient, and secure data pipelines.
• Experience with the following AWS technologies: Glue, Athena, S3, Step Functions, Lambda, RDS (Aurora Postgres), DMS, Redshift, QuickSight, Kinesis Firehose.
• Expert knowledge of SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with Python in a Data Analytics paradigm.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Good to have:

• Experience with design and implementation of integration solutions for event/data streaming.
• Experience working with Apache Superset.
• Exposure to Payments domain – ideally sanctions screening.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of data pipelines for reporting, data extraction/export, etc.
• Own the delivery of your code from design to production.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to develop the platform.
• Collaborate with the Product team to provide Data Engineering advice and recommendations.
• Work with wider Technology teams (Architecture, Security) to ensure code adheres to standards and security protocols.
• Ensure code meets engineering standards.
• Support the Engineering Lead in strategic planning.
• Mentor Data Engineering colleagues.