Data Engineer (12 month FTC)

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Birmingham / £40000 - £45000 annum

INFO

Salary

SALARY:

£40000 - £45000

Location

LOCATION

Birmingham

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Data Engineer

Remote (UK-based, with occasional office travel) | £45,000 + benefits

This is a standout opportunity for an early-career Data Engineer to join a growing, well-supported data team that is investing heavily in modernisation and advanced analytics. You will be part of a collaborative engineering environment where learning, progression, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies are central to the role.

The Company

They are a well-established UK-based organisation with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality services to a broad client base. With a strong focus on innovation, they are investing in their data and AI capabilities to drive smarter decision-making across the business. Their culture blends technical excellence with a genuinely supportive and people-focused approach. The data function is a key strategic priority, with strong backing from leadership.

The Role

You will join a growing data platform team working within a modern cloud-based environment, transitioning to a Databricks Lakehouse architecture on Azure. You will contribute to building scalable data pipelines and improving engineering standards across the platform.

Responsibilities include:

  • Building and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python and PySpark
  • Supporting CI/CD processes and applying DevOps best practices
  • Contributing to code deployment, testing, and release processes
  • Collaborating with engineers, QA specialists, and machine learning teams
  • Working across multiple squads to deliver high-quality data solutions
  • Supporting the ongoing development of the Databricks platform
  • Gaining exposure to data modelling and machine learning workflows over time

Your Skills & Experience

  • Hands-on experience with Python and data engineering concepts
  • Exposure to PySpark and large-scale data processing
  • Familiarity with Databricks or similar modern data platforms
  • Understanding of software engineering principles and version control
  • Interest in CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable system design
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Motivation to learn and grow within a high-performing team

Desirable:

  • Exposure to AWS or cloud environments
  • Experience with data modelling or analytics workflows

What They Offer

  • Primarily remote working with minimal office requirements
  • Flexible working hours and a strong work-life balance culture
  • Structured learning and development within a modern data environment
  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent role with long-term career progression
  • Exposure to machine learning and advanced analytics initiatives

How to Apply

If you are looking to build your career in Data Engineering within a supportive and forward-thinking team, apply now to learn more.

CONTACT

Kai Qamar

Recruitment Consultant

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