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Senior Data Platform Engineer, Preston, Lancashire
Client: easyJet
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 06.06.2025
Expiry Date: 21.07.2025
Job Description:
Company
Join easyJet, one of the UK's largest airlines, operating nearly 300 aircraft across over 1,000 routes to more than 32 countries. With a strong track record of innovation and achievement, we are expanding and looking for talented individuals to be part of our success.
Job Purpose
As a Senior Platform Data Engineer, you will lead our data engineering team in transforming how we store, analyze, and utilize data, focusing on Databricks and large data sets.
Job Accountabilities
* Develop scalable data pipelines for analysts and data scientists.
* Utilize technologies like Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL Server, and Scala.
* Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deploy machine learning models.
* Mentor team members to improve coding standards.
* Work with Business Analysts to meet requirements and deliver business value.
* Create documentation and data catalogues.
* Oversee project deliverables and code quality.
Key Skills Required
* Strong technical competence in relevant data engineering technologies.
* Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
* Problem-solving skills with an organized, process-driven approach.
* Passion for data and learning new technologies.
* Self-motivated and independent.
Technical Skills Required
* Experience designing data solutions on cloud-based distributed systems.
* Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern software development practices.
* Experience with data quality frameworks, data warehousing, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
* Knowledge of ML workflows, Spark, Databricks, and streaming technologies like Kafka.
* Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance (GDPR).
* Experience in industries like airlines, e-commerce, or retail is a plus.
What you’ll get in return
* Up to 20% bonus
* 25 days holiday
* Share schemes, Life Insurance, Work Away Scheme, Flexible benefits, Staff travel benefits
About easyJet
easyJet aims to make low-cost travel easy across Europe with a strong network, value fares, and friendly service. Join our diverse team and share our 'Orange Spirit'.
Apply
Apply via our careers site. We support diversity and inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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