Senior Data Engineer — Scale Data Pipelines & Lead Teams

Hippo Digital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6%)

Perkbox access

Private health cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Hippo, a dynamic digital consultancy, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join its Growing Hippo Herd. You will lead delivery of data engineering services across public and private sector clients, working with a multidisciplinary team to build secure, scalable data platforms.

You will mentor engineers, shape data pipelines, and collaborate with data, design and delivery teams to solve complex client problems while driving best practices and innovation across projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent experience delivering in Python and experience with at least one other core language.
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases.
• Solid experience with Cloud providers such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Solid experience working with Snowflake and dbt.
• Strong experience working with different data formats, e.g., CSV, JSON and XML.
• Expert knowledge in building reliable and scalable Data Pipelines.
• Deep experience working in an Agile Environment.
• Proficiency in Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
• Strong experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience mentoring and coaching others on technical best practices.
• Previous experience of working on GOV/NHS projects or in a consultancy environment.
• Experience in Data Modelling.
• Broader knowledge of IT — e.g., Security and Networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of user-centred data software based on business requirements and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to explore, design and deliver innovative solutions to complex client problems.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, troubleshooting complex issues through collaboration.
• Design and manage software development and deployment pipelines, resolving potential bottlenecks before they occur.
• Communicate and present prototypes, solutions, and progress to internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.
• Build great relationships with your team and stakeholders, ensuring that systemic challenges are overcome.
• Mentoring and coaching other engineers to support their professional development.
• Promote Hippo’s Data Herd internally and externally through blogs, case studies, and workshops.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Snowflake

dbt

CI/CD

TDD/BDD

Agile

Mentoring

GOV/NHS experience

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Job description

Hippo, a dynamic digital consultancy, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join its Growing Hippo Herd. You will lead delivery of data engineering services across public and private sector clients, working with a multidisciplinary team to build secure, scalable data platforms.

You will mentor engineers, shape data pipelines, and collaborate with data, design and delivery teams to solve complex client problems while driving best practices and innovation across projects.