Lead Data Engineer

Natobotics Ltd
Sheffield
1 week ago
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Role : Lead Data Engineer – Consultant

Location : Sheffield, UK


Is it Permanent/ Contract: Contract


Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid (3 days weekly from office)


Overview

We Are Seeking a Lead Data Engineering Consultant With Proven Experience In Leading And Developing Data Engineering Platforms. The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Hands‑on Expertise In The Following Areas



  • Extensive enterprise experience with Hadoop, Spark, and Splunk.
  • Proficiency in object‑oriented and functional scripting, particularly in Python.
  • Skilled in handling raw, structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured data (SQL and NoSQL).
  • Experience integrating large, disparate datasets using modern tools and frameworks.
  • Strong background in building and optimizing ETL/ELT data pipelines.
  • Familiarity with source control and implementing Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment via CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience supporting and collaborating with BI and Analytics teams in fast‑paced environments.
  • Ability to pair program and work effectively with other engineers.
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is a plus.
  • Comfortable representing the team in standups and problem‑solving sessions.
  • Capable of driving the creation of technical test plans and maintaining records, including unit and integration tests, within automated test environments to ensure high code quality.
  • Promote SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) culture by addressing challenges through data engineering.
  • Ensure service resilience, sustainability, and adherence to recovery time objectives for all delivered software solutions.


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