Data Engineer

DCS Scaffolding; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise their data infrastructure. The role involves developing scalable data pipelines and collaborating with data teams to ensure data accuracy. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in SQL and Python, along with experience in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Offering a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, this position supports hybrid work opportunities and professional development within a growing team.

Benefits

Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits

Hybrid working (3 in office)

Opportunity to lead and mentor

Professional development and training support

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-centric role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data modelling, and data warehousing principles.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exposure to modern data tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure, and reliable data pipelines.
• Consolidate data from internal systems, APIs, and third-party sources.
• Build and maintain robust data models for accuracy and consistency.
• Work closely with Data Analysts and Data Scientists.
• Optimise data systems for fast and accurate insights.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Engineering

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data Warehousing

ETL/ELT Pipelines

Data Modelling

Kafka

Airflow

Terraform

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

BigQuery

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Data Engineer

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience

DCS Tech are searching for an experienced Data Engineer to join our clients growing team! You will play a crucial part in designing, building, and optimising the data infrastructure that underpins the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure, and reliable data pipelines using modern cloud and data engineering tools.
• Consolidate data from internal systems, APIs, and third-party sources into a unified data warehouse or data lake environment.
• Build and maintain robust data models to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across the organisation.
• Work closely with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and business stakeholders to translate data requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Optimise data systems to deliver fast and accurate insights supporting dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
• Implement monitoring, validation, and quality checks to ensure high levels of data accuracy and trust.
• Support compliance with relevant data standards and regulations, including GDPR.
• Maintain strong data security practices relating to access, encryption, and storage.
• Research and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Contribute to migrations and modernisation projects across cloud and data platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Create and maintain documentation aligned with internal processes and change management controls.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Proven hands-on experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-centric role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data modelling, and data warehousing principles.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exposure to modern data tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery.
• Familiarity with streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark Streaming, Flink) is an advantage.
• Experience with orchestration and infrastructure tools such as Airflow, dbt, Prefect, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform.

What you get in return:

• Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits
• Hybrid working (3 in office)
• Opportunity to lead and mentor within a growing team!
• Professional development and training support

This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Interested?

Please submit your CV to Meg Kewley at DCS Recruitment via the link provided.

Alternatively, email me at or call 0161 212 2308.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality