AWS Data Engineer

Data Engineer - Manchester - £55,000 + Bonus

The Company:
Lorien Global are working with one of the biggest names in the North West. Having recently completed a large-scale migration, the business is now investing in data to unlock new products, smarter technologies, and unrivalled customer experiences on a global scale.

The Role:
We're looking for a Data Engineer to join the growing Data Engineering team, playing a key role in maintaining and evolving a modern AWS-based data platform. You'll be designing and optimising pipelines, supporting the migration of the existing SQL Server Data Warehouse to AWS, and helping to deliver scalable, real-time data solutions across the business.

This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools such as PySpark and Iceberg while collaborating with analysts, data scientists, and wider tech teams to drive automation, enable BI, and support advanced analytics. It's a role that balances hands-on engineering with the opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS Glue, Lambda, S3 and Redshift Support the migration from SQL Server to AWS, implementing best practices throughout Maintain data quality and integrity through validation processes and monitoring Contribute to the development of data lakehouse and data warehouse solutions Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to operationalise ML and analytics models Resolve data performance issues and improve automation across the platform Provide technical input and mentorship to junior engineers Keep up-to-date with emerging data technologies and apply them where relevant

The Skill Requirements:

Hands-on experience with AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, EMR) Strong skills in Python, SQL, PySpark and pipeline orchestration Proven understanding of data warehousing and data lakehouse concepts Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve performance bottlenecks Clear communicator, comfortable working with technical and non-technical teams Familiarity with Agile development practices Strong grasp of data security and governance best practices

The Benefits:

Salary £40,000-£55,000 depending on experience Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension contributions 25 days annual leave, rising with service Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

If you're looking for a chance to work with a modern AWS tech stack in a business where data is at the centre of innovation, then put in an application to explore further.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.