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SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation
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SR2 are currently looking for x4 highly motivated Data Engineers for B2B SaaS start-up organisation in London.

Location: Central London (3 days a week onsite, 2 days WFH).

Key responsibilities:

// Work with a small engineering team to help deliver key projects on time.

// Work on messy, complex real-world data challenges.

// You will build out their core product by integrating new datasets into client workflows.

// Implement CI/CD practices for data pipelines to improve efficiency and quality of data processing.

// Demonstrate strong programming / scripting skills (Python and SQL).

// Work with increasing autonomy to shape the data engineering and technology work they do now and in the future.

// Opportunity to progress your career with the business as and when the team scales.

Ideal background:

// 3+ years in a Data Engineering position.

// Self-starter, who has experience with building data pipelines in the cloud.

// Excellent knowledge of PySpark, Python and SQL fundamentals.

// Familiar with Databricks.

// Experience with Typescript and API development is desired but not essential.

// Ability to work on messy, complex real-world data challenges.

// Experience working at a start-up company or a strong preference to work in a growing, fast paced environment.

This company is seeking someone with a great personality, who has a real passion for Data Engineering and is willing to work hard to excel their career. Ambition is key!

You must have full right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

If interested, please apply with your updated CV and we’ll line up a call to discuss the details.

Look forward to hearing from you all!

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • IndustriesSoftware Development

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