Data Engineer (Snowflake)

Computacenter
City of London
4 months ago
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Life on the team

At Computacenter, you’ll join one of the most respected and capable IT services organisations in Europe. Group Professional Services (GPS) is a thriving division made up of over 1,000 expert consultants and engineers across the UK, Germany, France, and India. We work with leading global clients to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure, cloud, and data solutions that shape the digital future.

What you\'ll do
  • Design and implement data solutions using Snowflake across cloud platforms (Azure and AWS)
  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
  • Optimise data models, storage, and performance for analytics and reporting
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and best practice compliance
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in Snowflake engineering efforts within delivery teams
  • Collaborate with internal teams and customer stakeholders to define and deliver robust data solutions
  • Participate in customer meetings to present and discuss technical solutions
  • Identify and escalate technical risks where necessary
What you\'ll need
  • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data warehouse solutions using Snowflake
  • In-depth understanding of Snowflake architecture, performance optimisation, and best practices
  • Strong experience in ETL development, data modelling, and data integration
  • Proficient in SQL, Python, and/or Java for data processing
  • Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud environments
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean
  • Excellent communication skills—able to articulate complex technical topics to diverse audiences
  • Ability to troubleshoot data issues and ensure data reliability and consistency
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevOps practices is a plus
  • Relevant certifications such as SnowPro Core, AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate, or Azure Data Engineer are highly desirable
Important Information

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo security clearance as part of the onboarding process.

Join us at Computacenter and help shape tomorrow’s data landscape—today.

About us

We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business.

Our business may be about technology, but first of all it’s about people

With over 20,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong.

As an equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all. Your application will be considered on its merits, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. What matters most to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the experience and skills we’re looking for.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats. We also guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability.

If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment - we’d love to hear from you!


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