Data Idols
Staff Data Engineer
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Staff Data Engineer
STAFF DATA ENGINEER
SALARY: £85,000 - £95,000
LOCATION: LONDON, HYBRID
Data Idols are working with one of the best-known retail brands in the UK that are investing heavily in its data platform. They are looking for a Staff Data Engineer to play a key role in scaling production data systems and raising engineering standards across the wider data function.
This role sits at the centre of a major data transformation and offers the chance to work on high-impact data platforms used across the business.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Staff Data Engineer, you’ll take ownership of complex, production-grade data pipelines and act as a technical leader within the data engineering team.
You’ll work on cloud-native solutions built on Azure and Databricks, making key decisions around data processing, modelling, and performance. Alongside hands-on delivery, you’ll help set best practices, support other engineers, and influence how data engineering is done across the organisation.
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure data platforms
- Advanced SQL skills
- Commercial experience using Databricks and PySpark
- Proven background building and maintaining scalable data pipelines
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical depth, ownership, and influence, please submit your CV for initial screening and further details.
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