£70,000 - £110,000 GBP

Onsite WORKING

Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Role: Lead or Senior Data Engineer

Salary: £70,000 - £110,000 per annum (multiple grades - depending on experience) + Benefits

Location: Open to UK-wide candidates (Remote/Hybrid options available)

Overview

We are looking for a Data Engineer with a strong foundation in software engineering and experience working in consultancy environments. This role involves designing and developing large-scale data processing solutions within Agile teams, contributing to impactful digital transformation projects across sectors.

You'll work across the full software lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment, while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop data processing software for deployment in Big Data technologies
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using modern data platforms
• Collaborate with team members to resolve implementation challenges and ensure code quality
• Work with operations teams to ensure solutions are production-ready
• Contribute to technical planning by estimating effort and assessing implications of user stories

Essential Skills & Experience

• Software development experience in Java, Scala, or Python
• Hands-on experience with data platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Databricks
• Proficient in SQL and analytical query extensions
• Experience working with data formats like JSON and XML
• Familiarity with contemporary data stores (e.g. object stores, document stores, RDBMS, graph databases)
• Ability to write quality, testable code and implement automated testing
• Experience with CI/CD techniques
• Background in consultancy or client-facing delivery environments

Desirable Experience

• Performance tuning of data pipelines and queries
• Data visualisation and complex data transformation experience
• Understanding of data redaction and privacy implementations
• Participation in development or technology communities

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, large-scale data projects
• Supportive environment focused on learning, innovation, and career development

Apply now to join a team delivering data-driven solutions that make a real difference.