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

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; 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 Software Engineering Team. This fully remote position requires extensive experience in Python, SQL, and AWS, focusing on building scalable data pipelines and mentoring colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics and cloud technologies, ensuring high-quality code delivery and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Expert knowledge of Python, SQL, and AWS technologies.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of data pipelines.
• Own code delivery from design to production.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure code meets standards.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

Kafka

Terraform

Data Analytics

Troubleshooting

Tools

AWS Glue

AWS Athena

AWS S3

AWS Step Functions

AWS Lambda

AWS RDS (Aurora Postgres)

AWS DMS

AWS Redshift

AWS QuickSight

AWS Kinesis Firehose

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Senior Data Engineer - Python / SQL / AWS - Fully Remote, United Kingdom

Client: W Talent

Location: 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: 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 programming 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 to support 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 architecture and security standards.
• Ensure code meets engineering standards.
• Support the Engineering Lead in driving strategic direction.
• Support and mentor Data Engineering colleagues.