Data Platform Engineer

Frontier Developments plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing data insights provider in Greater London is seeking a Data Platform Engineer for a 6-month contract to enhance their data platform. The role involves developing reliable data pipelines and optimizing cloud infrastructure, ideally Azure. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and solid programming skills in Python. This position offers high-impact work in a fast-growing environment, with ownership and autonomy to shape platform direction.

Benefits

High-impact work in a fast-growing environment

Ownership and autonomy

Collaborative culture that values engineering excellence

Agile working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering data engineering projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Expana's data platform and self-service capabilities.
• Build and maintain reliable data pipelines, including automated ingestion and web scraping.
• Optimise cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred) and ensure platform stability.
• Create automation that streamlines workflows and reduces manual effort.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve data systems.

Skills

Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP

Strong programming skills in Python

Familiarity with modern data engineering tools and CI/CD workflows

Structured approach to testing and automation

Clear communication skills

Adaptability and curiosity

Experience with web scraping

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you prepared to explore the ever‑changing landscape of global commodity prices, forecasts, and market intelligence? Expana is a leading independent provider of this data for the food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and capital goods industries. We offer our data and insights through various cloud‑based SaaS products, as well as APIs and Data Feeds.

Join us in contributing to our continued success!

Data Platform Engineer (6‑Month Contract)

London Data & Analytics

Expana is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Data Platform Engineer to join us on a 6‑month contract and help shape the next evolution of our data platform. If you enjoy building scalable systems, automating complex workflows, and creating tools that empower teams, this role offers real impact from day one.

About Expana

Expana provides global commodity price data, forecasts, and market intelligence to leading organisations across food, pharma, CPG, industrials, and capital goods. We’re expanding rapidly, and our Data & Analytics function sits at the centre of that growth.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and enhance Expana’s data platform and self‑service capabilities.
• Build and maintain reliable data pipelines, including automated ingestion and web scraping.
• Optimise cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred) and ensure platform stability.
• Create automation that streamlines workflows and reduces manual effort.
• Embed strong security and compliance practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve data systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analytics engineers, and analysts to deliver scalable solutions.

What You Bring

• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Strong programming skills, ideally in Python.
• Familiarity with modern data engineering tools and CI/CD workflows.
• A structured, reliable approach to testing, automation, and system design.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and a drive to improve systems and processes.
• Bonus: Experience with web scraping and automated data ingestion.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience delivering data engineering projects end‑to‑end.

Benefits

• High‑impact work in a fast‑growing environment.
• Ownership, autonomy, and the chance to shape platform direction.
• A collaborative culture that values engineering excellence.

If you’re excited to build reliable, scalable data systems that power global decision‑making, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Core Values at Expana

At Expana, we take great pride in our core values, which guide our actions and shape our culture:

Brilliance: We strive for excellence in everything we do, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver outstanding results.

Connected: We believe in the power of collaboration and communication. By fostering strong relationships within our teams and with our partners, we create a supportive environment that drives success.

Make a Difference: We are committed to making a positive impact in our industry and community. Our actions reflect our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and delivering value to our stakeholders.

Other values such as trust, transparency, creativity, and ownership define our brand and company culture. These qualities are what we seek in our teams as well. Your unique communication style and optimistic vision will inspire harmony with colleagues, customers, and business partners. Your commitment to excellence and strong relationship skills are also valued. Positive energy and strategic skills are key to succeeding at Expana. We value both individual success and collaboration, seeking dynamic team players who think outside the box. Everyone's development is integral to our collective success, so we foster and support each person's strengths and talents.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer fantastic rewards. Please note that we operate with an agile working model, allowing for remote work and occasional travel to our offices.

It is important to mention that we cannot sponsor or provide any work visas to any candidate in our locations and we will be conducting Right to Work checks during our hiring practices to ensure compliance with employment laws.