Senior Data Engineer (Python/SQL/ETL)

Location London
Discipline: Technology
Salary: £84k to £89k basic + bens
Contact name: Dan Butterworth

Contact email: dan@principlehr.com
Job ref: 3624
Published: 1 day ago
Are you a seasoned Data Engineer looking to make an impact in a large-scale environment? Join our client as a Lead Data Engineer to design and build robust data pipelines that drive critical insights across the organisation.

The Offer:
Salary: £84k to £89k basic (DOE
) - PAYE, paid weekly, within IR35 + benefits (holidays, pension, tech etc)
Contract Length: 12-Months - with a strong possibility of extension (to start ASAP – max 4-6 weeks notice)
Location: London - Hybrid based (min 3 days per week in Central London offices)

You must be fully clear to work in the UK without relocation or sponsorship requirements

Must-Have Skills:
  • 6+ years minimum of relevant data engineering experience within a similar role
  • BigData experience within a globally based company (ie. Adobe, Google, Apple, Facebook/Meta, Workday, ServiceNow, major banking etc)
  • Strong Python and SQL skills for data manipulation and pipeline development.
  • Hands-on experience with Airflow (workflow orchestration) and Spark (large-scale data processing).
  • Proven ability to work independently in a high-impact, high-scale environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Designing and optimising end-to-end data pipelines for efficient data flow and scalability.
  • Building and maintaining Python-based ETL pipelines and data models for reliable data processing.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support both batch and real-time data needs.
  • Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and performance across all data operations.

The next step:
Apply today with CV or LinkedIn profile for immediate review. All communications will be treated in the strictest of confidence by Dan at Principle.