• Job Title: Data Engineer
• Salary: up to £60,000
• Location:Bath (hybrid)

Data Engineer – Exciting Growth Opportunity

We are searching for an experienced Data Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain sophisticated data solutions. This position requires building end-to-end database systems, orchestrating data pipelines, and ensuring high-performance data operations.

Primary Duties

• Design and construct SQL-driven databases from inception to deployment.
• Develop, administer, and optimize imaging-related data assets.
• Configure and manage data workflows and pipelines to enhance efficiency.
• Oversee and tune data environments, including warehouses and other repositories.
• Establish robust data transformation strategies to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborate with software developers and key stakeholders to define data requirements and solutions.
• Safeguard data accuracy, security, and consistency across all systems.
• Produce and maintain clear documentation for data engineering processes.
• Continuously monitor and troubleshoot data flows to ensure reliability and top performance.
• Employ CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and iteration of data solutions.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience in data engineering.
• Proven expertise in SQL and Python.
• Hands-on familiarity with cloud-based infrastructures and technology stacks.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale, continuous enterprise architecture.
• Skillful in software development within a Linux environment.
• Practical know-how in containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Proficiency in data transformation tools such as DBT.
• Experience working with orchestration platforms like Prefect.
• Comprehensive understanding of ETL/ELT methods and data warehousing principles.
• Background using CI/CD systems and version control (e.g., Git).
• Excellent analytical skills coupled with strong attention to detail.
• Experience modeling machine-centric data.
• Awareness of best practices in data governance and security.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with Agile development principles.
• Professional exposure to regulated industries.
• Previous work with GUI libraries.
• Experience using Jira for task management and GitHub for source control.