Data Engineer - Manchester - £55,000 + Bonus
The Company:
Lorien Global are working with one of the biggest names in the North West. Having recently completed a large-scale migration, the business is now investing in data to unlock new products, smarter technologies, and unrivalled customer experiences on a global scale.
The Role:
We're looking for a Data Engineer to join the growing Data Engineering team, playing a key role in maintaining and evolving a modern AWS-based data platform. You'll be designing and optimising pipelines, supporting the migration of the existing SQL Server Data Warehouse to AWS, and helping to deliver scalable, real-time data solutions across the business.
This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools such as PySpark and Iceberg while collaborating with analysts, data scientists, and wider tech teams to drive automation, enable BI, and support advanced analytics. It's a role that balances hands-on engineering with the opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS Glue, Lambda, S3 and Redshift
* Support the migration from SQL Server to AWS, implementing best practices throughout
* Maintain data quality and integrity through validation processes and monitoring
* Contribute to the development of data lakehouse and data warehouse solutions
* Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to operationalise ML and analytics models
* Resolve data performance issues and improve automation across the platform
* Provide technical input and mentorship to junior engineers
* Keep up-to-date with emerging data technologies and apply them where relevant
The Skill Requirements:
* Hands-on experience with AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, EMR)
* Strong skills in Python, SQL, PySpark and pipeline orchestration
* Proven understanding of data warehousing and data lakehouse concepts
* Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve performance bottlenecks
* Clear communicator, comfortable working with technical and non-technical teams
* Familiarity with Agile development practices
* Strong grasp of data security and governance best practices
The Benefits:
* Salary £40,000-£55,000 depending on experience
* Company bonus scheme
* Enhanced pension contributions
* 25 days annual leave, rising with service
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
If you're looking for a chance to work with a modern AWS tech stack in a business where data is at the centre of innovation, then put in an application to explore further.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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