Hybrid Data Engineer for Data & Insights (London, 1 day/wk)

Data Science Festival; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital media company is searching for a Data Engineer. In this role, you will shape how business data is collected and utilised while optimising data architectures and delivering tools for decision-makers. Responsibilities include building ETL/ELT data pipelines, managing data infrastructures, and collaborating with various teams to ensure data quality and drive insights. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, experience with GCP and AWS, and an understanding of Big Data environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and optimise end‑to‑end ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Develop scalable data models supporting commercial functions.
• Manage complex data infrastructure processing Big Data.
• Create and enhance interactive dashboards for KPI decision‑making.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability across core datasets.
• Analyse performance and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams.
• Support strategic projects with data modelling and insights.

Skills

Python

Pyspark

GCP (BigQuery, Compute Engine, Kubernetes)

AWS (Redshift, EC2)

ETL/ELT pipelines

APIs

SFTP integrations

Data modeling

Big Data environments

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Job description

A global digital media company is searching for a Data Engineer. In this role, you will shape how business data is collected and utilised while optimising data architectures and delivering tools for decision-makers. Responsibilities include building ETL/ELT data pipelines, managing data infrastructures, and collaborating with various teams to ensure data quality and drive insights. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, experience with GCP and AWS, and an understanding of Big Data environments.