Data Engineer

Overview

Data Engineer – Leeds (hybrid, minimum three days per week on-site). Competitive salary, plus bonus and benefits.

Why Apply? We're looking for a skilled Data Engineer to help shape the future of data within a leading organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to building a product-led engineering team that delivers lasting impact.

This is not an analytics focused role; it's about engineering excellence, Python-first development, and operating data platforms in a production environment. If you're motivated by solving complex engineering problems, driving best practice, and working in a business cultivating a robust in-house team, this role could be the next step for you.

• Design, build, and optimise data pipelines in Python, PySpark, Spark
  
  SQL, and Databricks.
• Ingest, transform, and enrich structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Operate and support production-grade data systems with strong observability and monitoring.
• Enable real-time and batch data processing for analytics and business applications.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Architects, and Analysts in Agile squads.
• Embed best-practice engineering principles and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong experience with Python-based data engineering and SQL.
• Background in software engineering with experience running systems in production.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and performance optimisation.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure preferred).
• Exposure to streaming and event-driven data pipelines is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently without heavy coaching or mentoring.
• Comfortable working in an Agile, product-led environment.

• Generous pension scheme (up to 7% matched).
• 15% retail discount (in-store and online).
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing support, including virtual GP, counselling, and cash plans.
• Inclusion networks and supportive culture.
• Professional development opportunities as part of a growing in-house engineering team.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Technology, Information and Internet

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