Senior Data Engineer

Safeguard Global Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce management firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to build and optimize data pipelines that empower teams to make informed business decisions. The role involves deep expertise in AWS, dbt, and Python, and requires exceptional analytical skills to create scalable solutions. Additionally, the position offers the flexibility to work remotely, generous leave, and opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Join us in shaping the future of data-driven insights.

Benefits

Autonomy and Flexibility

Generous leave

Paid charitable days off

Corporate bonus/SIP

Learning platforms

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in data engineering or platform roles.
• Deep expertise in dbt, Python, and SQL.
• Extensive experience with AWS services like Glue and Athena.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines.
• Collaborate with data scientists and product teams to deliver clean datasets.
• Document systems and design decisions for clarity.

Skills

dbt

Python

SQL

AWS Glue

PySpark

Apache Iceberg

data quality

observability

mentoring

infrastructure-as-code

Tools

AWS Athena

S3

Terraform

Job description

Senior Data Engineer page is loaded## Senior Data Engineerlocations: United Kingdom - remote: Poland - remote: Spain - remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-105735We want to help you **“work in any way**” — that means making time for family, commitments, and life outside of work so that you can have the best of both worlds. When you own what you do and are driven to deliver, you have the flexibility to decide where and how you work. Our roles aren’t just remote and hybrid first — they break free from the traditional ways of doing things, paving a way for a **job that works for you. ****How you will make a difference:**Imagine shaping the future of how data drives business decisions and AI innovation. As our **Senior Data Engineer**, you’ll help build a cutting-edge data mesh platform that empowers teams with scalable, reliable, and high-quality data. You love getting deep into architecture and tooling, but you also understand the bigger picture, how data transforms into real business value. In this role, your work will directly influence how product, analytics, AI, and business teams use and trust their data every day.* Build, maintain, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines using **dbt, Python, PySpark, Polars, and SQL**.* Operate and enhance our **AWS data infrastructure**, including **Glue, Athena, S3**, and supporting tools.* Design and evolve **Apache Iceberg** tables, managing schema evolution, partitioning, compaction, and efficient storage.* Drive **data quality, observability, lineage, and monitoring** across the entire data platform.* Translate **business and analytical needs** into scalable, maintainable, and high-performing data solutions.* Collaborate with **data scientists, analysts, engineers, and product teams** to deliver clean, trusted datasets and APIs.* Contribute to the ongoing **evolution of our data mesh**, developing new patterns, enhancements, and architecture improvements.* Build **AI/ML-ready data environments and datasets** that enable intelligent products and predictive insights.* Document **systems, design decisions, and processes** to ensure clarity, consistency, and smooth onboarding.**What will make you stand out:** * Hands-on experience in **data engineering, data infrastructure, or platform roles**.* Deep expertise with **dbt, Python, and SQL**, building reliable and scalable pipelines.* Extensive experience with **AWS services**: including **Glue, Athena, S3, IAM**, and related tools.* Proven production experience with **Apache Iceberg** or similar table formats / lakehouse technologies.* Skilled in **PySpark and/or Polars** for processing large-scale datasets efficiently.* Track record of designing **scalable, modular data architectures** that evolve with business needs.* Exceptional communicator, able to **translate complex technical concepts** for diverse stakeholders.* Thrive in **fast-paced, dynamic environments**, adapting to shifting priorities with ease.* Confidence in **mentoring or guiding junior engineers**, fostering team growth and knowledge sharing.* Experience building **data systems for AI/ML applications**, bringing models and analytics to life.* Familiarity with **pipeline orchestration patterns and best practices**, streamlining workflows.* Hands-on exposure to **infrastructure-as-code tools** like Terraform or CDK, helping automate and scale infrastructure.* Experience with **data cataloging, lineage, or governance tools**, improving trust and visibility across datasets.* Experience with **real-time or streaming data pipelines**, adding speed and responsiveness to data flows.**Who we are and what we do:**Safeguard Global is….global! With offices worldwide and a workforce in 50+ counties, **we enable global expansion without the risk** by helping 1,500+ customers to hire, manage, and pay their employees in nearly 190 countries. It's all about people! Join us to meet diverse folks, explore new cultures, and connect with amazing talent from around the globe. **Our Global Benefits:*** **** **Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way):** Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule, all while maintaining a high standard of work.* **Generous leave:** Enjoy a competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family* **Make a difference:** Get 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in* **Corporate bonus/SIP:** All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.* **️ International environment:** Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.* ** Human centered culture:** We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.* **Learning:** We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.**Next Steps:**To apply, please click on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, or provide a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time.**Welcome to the future of work!** At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.Safeguard Global builds adaptive solutions for organizations seeking to thrive in the global economy. Through a combination of workforce management data, technologies, services and market expertise, Safeguard Global enables success through smarter, more efficient global employee management, recruitment, payroll, onboarding, expense management and more.