Tech4 | Senior Data Engineer

Tech4
Liverpool
3 months ago
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Senior Data Engineer - Python / Data Pipelines / Data Platform / AWS - is required by fast growing, highly successful and and tech focused organisation.


About the job


You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining their data platform, with a strong emphasis on streaming data, cloud infrastructure, and machine learning operations.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Architect and Implement Data Pipelines:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines
  • Optimize ETL processes to ensure seamless data ingestion, processing, and integration across various systems
  • Streaming Data Platform Development:
  • Lead the development and maintenance of a real-time data streaming platform using tools like Apache Kafka, Databricks, Kinesis.
  • Ensure the integration of streaming data with batch processing systems for comprehensive data management
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management:
  • Utilize AWS data engineering services (including S3, Redshift, Glue, Kinesis, Lambda, etc.) to build and manage our data infrastructure
  • Continuously optimize the platform for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
  • Communications:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and BI developers, to understand data needs and deliver solutions
  • Leverage the project management team to coordinate project, requirements, timelines and deliverables, allowing you to concentrate on technical excellence
  • ML Ops and Advanced Data Engineering:
  • Establish ML Ops practices within the data engineering framework, focusing on automation, monitoring, and optimization of machine learning pipelines
  • Data Quality and Governance:
  • Implement and maintain data quality frameworks, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across the platform
  • Drive data governance initiatives, including data cataloguing, lineage tracking, and adherence to security and compliance standards


Requirements


Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering, with a proven track record in building and maintaining data platforms, preferably on AWS
  • Strong proficiency in Python, experience in SQL and PostgreSQL. PySpark, Scala or Java is a plus
  • Familiarity with Databricks and the Delta Lakehouse concept
  • Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers is highly desirable


Skills:

  • Deep understanding of cloud-based data architectures and best practices
  • Proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimizing ETL/ELT workflows
  • Strong database and data lake management skills
  • Familiarity with ML Ops practices and tools, with a desire to expand skills in this area
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset


Nice to Have:


  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and their integration with data platforms


Great training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Basic salary £60-65,000 + excellent benefits

Office based in Northumberland. Fully remote working available

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