About the Company

Aspire Personnel Ltd is a leading recruitment agency committed to connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients, fostering long‑term partnerships built on trust and excellence. Our extensive network and industry expertise enable us to identify top‑tier candidates for a wide range of roles, from entry‑level positions to senior leadership. We are dedicated to supporting both our clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and professional experience. With a focus on quality, integrity, and responsiveness, Aspire Personnel Ltd continues to grow as a trusted name in the recruitment sector, helping organizations achieve their strategic goals and individuals realise their career aspirations.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our client’s dynamic team during a period of significant growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures on the AWS cloud platform. This role involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative data solutions that support business objectives across various sectors, including consumer, manufacturing, defense, energy, financial services, and more. The Data Engineer will play a vital role in creating efficient data workflows, managing large volumes of structured and unstructured data, and ensuring the integrity and security of data assets. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies, contribute to transformative digital initiatives, and develop expertise in cloud‑based data engineering within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and deploying production‑grade data pipelines using languages such as Java, Python, Scala, and SQL.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services related to data and analytics, including EMR, Glue, RedShift, Kinesis, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
• Strong understanding of big data architecture, data ingestion, transformation, and consumption processes.
• Ability to write and optimise complex SQL queries and scripts for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience working with large datasets, integrating data from multiple sources, and managing data workflows on cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and analytical thinking, with a focus on delivering scalable and high‑performance data solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with diverse stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Relevant certifications or training in AWS cloud technologies and data engineering are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining robust ETL pipelines to facilitate data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes on AWS cloud platforms.
• Building and optimising data warehouses and data lakes to support analytical and operational needs.
• Collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Implementing best practices for data security, quality, and governance across all data workflows.
• Automating data processing tasks and improving pipeline efficiency through scripting and cloud‑native services.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Participating in agile development cycles, including sprint planning, stand‑ups, and code reviews.
• Contributing to documentation and knowledge sharing to promote best practices within the team.

Benefits

• Private healthcare coverage for you and your family, promoting health and lifestyle wellbeing.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus a bonus half‑day off on Christmas Eve, with options to purchase additional leave days.
• A generous company pension scheme to support your financial future.
• Opportunities to participate in community and charity initiatives, fostering social responsibility.
• Annual performance‑based bonuses recognising individual and team achievements.
• Company share ownership schemes, enabling employees to benefit from the company’s success.
• Tax‑efficient benefits such as cycle‑to‑work schemes and give as you earn programmes.

Equal Opportunity

Our client is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. They are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and the organisation actively promotes a culture of fairness, respect, and collaboration to ensure every employee can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.