Snowflake Data Engineer (Python, ETL, SQL) REMOTE UK

Akkodis
Birmingham
6 months ago
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Overview

Data Engineer (AI-Driven SaaS platform) – Python, Snowflake, Data Modelling, ETL/ELT, Apache Airflow, Kafka, AWS. Large-scale data environment. Up to £70,000 plus benefits. FULLY REMOTE UK.


Are you a Data Engineering enthusiast who thrives on designing and implementing robust ETL processes, highly scalable data structures and data pipelines within an enterprise-scale data processing environment? Work on an AI-Driven SaaS platform used by some of the world\'s biggest brands. Help build a new Data Infrastructure and leverage the power of data on large-scale processing systems.


Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of data modelling and engineering across the business.
  • Contribute to building a data infrastructure to support a platform with hundreds of clients globally and millions of users.
  • Develop and maintain ELT processes and data warehousing best practices.

Qualifications

  • Strong SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB or similar) experience with a focus on Snowflake.
  • Deep understanding of Apache Kafka and Apache Airflow (cloud perspective) with good AWS exposure.
  • Proven ability to write solid SQL queries within Snowflake and work within a Snowflake-centric environment.
  • Experience in data modelling, data warehousing concepts, and Agile delivery (Scrum, CI/CD).

Tech Stack

  • Python, Snowflake, ETL/ELT, Apache Airflow, Kafka, AWS.

Additional

The role offers remote-first working in the UK and emphasizes delivery quality and work-life balance.


Equal Opportunities: Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.


By applying for this role, your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement is available on the Modis website.


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