Senior Data Engineer — Python, Spark & SQL | Hybrid UK

Roku; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading streaming platform in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and develop scalable data solutions for their big data platform. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and Python skills, plus experience with big data technologies. This hybrid role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation and personal growth. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and work-life balance support.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible work schedule

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Proficient in SQL and Python.
• Experience with big data technologies.
• Strong understanding of data modeling and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, fault-tolerant data processing systems.
• Design robust data solutions and streamline complex datasets.
• Develop pipelines ensuring high data quality.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Python

Object-oriented programming proficiency

Big data technologies knowledge

Experience with AWS or GCP

Data modelling expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HDFS

YARN

MapReduce

Hive

Kafka

Spark

Airflow

Presto

Job description

A leading streaming platform in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and develop scalable data solutions for their big data platform. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and Python skills, plus experience with big data technologies. This hybrid role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation and personal growth. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and work-life balance support.