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Requirements
Must:
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- Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer.
- Strong Python software engineering foundation.
- Hands-on Spark experience in production (PySpark essential).
- Real-world experience using Databricks for data pipelines (Spark depth matters most).
- Experience with large-scale or parallel data processing.
- Ownership of cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure).
- Comfortable operating with senior-level autonomy and responsibility.
- Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers.
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Responsibilities
- Design, build, and evolve large-scale distributed data pipelines using Spark/PySpark.
- Develop production-grade Python data workflows that implement complex business logic.
- Work with Databricks for job execution, orchestration, and optimization.
- Own and optimize cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS preferred, Azure also relevant).
- Optimize data workloads for performance, reliability, and cost.
- Collaborate with engineers, domain specialists, and delivery teams on client-facing projects.
- Take ownership of technical initiatives and lead by example within the team.
- Support and mentor other engineers.
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Description
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our data-intensive SaaS platform operating in a complex, regulated industry. This is a hands-on senior individual contributor role focused on distributed data processing, Spark-based pipelines, and Python-heavy engineering. You will be working on large-scale batch data workflows that power pricing, forecasting, and operational decision-making systems. This role requires strong engineering judgment, the ability to operate autonomously, and confidence to mentor others while delivering under tight timelines. Please note that this is not an ML, Data Science, or GenAI role. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you!
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How many Data Engineer jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 2277 Data openings. Check also: Spark jobs, Snowflake jobs, Kafka jobs, Hadoop jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is the UK a good place for Data Engineers?
The UK is one of the best countries to work as a Data Engineer. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.
Which companies are hiring for Data Engineer jobs in the UK?
MastarRec, Control Flow Technologies Group Limited, Open Medical, Hyve Managed Hosting, Microminder, British Gas, Compex IT Ltd among others, are currently hiring for Data roles in the UK.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 100 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 100 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.