Solutions Engineer

Data Science Festival; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Science Festival is seeking a Sales Engineer in Greater London. The role focuses on delivering impactful data-driven solutions by engaging directly with clients and building scalable data products.

Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in Python and SQL, with a proven background in data engineering or analytics. You'll work collaboratively to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, addressing complex business needs.

If you enjoy dynamic environments and solving real-world problems with data, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data engineering, analytics, or solutions architecture role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Excellent client communication skills, with a track record of successful delivery in consulting or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Engaging directly with clients to understand their business problems and technical constraints.
• Building prototypes and production-grade systems using Python, SQL, and modern cloud platforms.
• Supporting deployment and integration of solutions within client environments.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, helping clients understand the impact and value of data solutions.

Skills

Data engineering

Analytics

Solutions architecture

Python

SQL

Client communication

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Data Idols are working with a fast‑growing technology organisation to hire a Sales Engineer. This is a highly collaborative, client‑facing role focused on delivering impactful, data‑driven solutions to real‑world business challenges.

The Opportunity

As a Sales Engineer, you’ll operate at the crossroads of data engineering, analytics, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be embedded directly into client teams, helping to scope business needs, define solution architecture, and implement scalable data products that deliver measurable value.

This role offers the chance to bridge technical expertise with commercial outcomes, perfect for someone who enjoys designing and deploying solutions while partnering closely with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into production‑ready tools, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engaging directly with clients to understand their business problems and technical constraints
• Building prototypes and production‑grade systems using Python, SQL, and modern cloud platforms
• Supporting deployment and integration of solutions within client environments
• Acting as a trusted advisor, helping clients understand the impact and value of data solutions

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a data engineering, analytics, or solutions architecture role
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business‑friendly language
• Excellent client communication skills, with a track record of successful delivery in consulting or professional services
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern data tooling is a strong plus
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and data product design

If you’re excited about solving high‑impact problems and collaborating with diverse teams to bring data solutions to life, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV for initial screening and more details.