Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

We’re seeking aSenior Data Engineerto lead and grow our internal R&D data team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys shaping technical solutions, building team capability, and engaging with stakeholders across the business. 

Please note, the working pattern for this role will be hybrid, with two days onsite at the Bristol office.

You’ll work with two data engineers who are already delivering tools and insights usingBudibase(for low-code workflow applications),PostgreSQL, andPower BI. These tools support business process automation and data-driven decision-making.

There is a major opportunity tomodernise how we deliver and manage data as well as expanding the use of data and analytics inside the business.  The right candidate will find real scope to influence direction and develop business cases for change, implement good practice, and guide the team toward scalable, robust solutions.

This role suits someone withstrong technical grounding,experience in data transformation or modernisation, and thesoft skills to consult, influence, and mentor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical deliveryof data workflows, reports, and tools used to support internal business processes.
• Mentor and coachjunior data engineers, helping them grow their technical and consulting skills.
• Collaborate with stakeholdersacross the business to understand needs and deliver value-driven data solutions.
• Drive modernization efforts, identifying opportunities to improve scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Champion best practicesin data engineering, governance, and low-code/no-code tooling.
• Translate business requirements into robust data architectures and analytical workflows.
• Maintain and improve integrations between Budibase applications, PostgreSQL databases, and Power BI dashboards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience insenior or lead data engineering roles, ideally within internal consultancy or transformation environments.
• Strong experience withPostgreSQL,Power BI, andlow-code platforms(Budibase or similar).
• Solid programming skills, preferably inPython, especially for ETL development and support.
• Proficiency withversion control systems(e.g.,GitHub), with an understanding of best practices for collaboration, review, and deployment.
• Familiarity withREST APIs, including how to design, consume, and integrate them into data workflows.
• Track record of working closely withnon-technical stakeholdersto deliver effective data solutions.
• Experience withdata transformation, process optimization, or modernizing legacy tooling.
• Strong communication andinfluencing skills—comfortable challenging assumptions and guiding decision-making.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior talent.
• A pragmatic, problem-solving mindset—able to work effectively with limited resources.

Qualifications

• Experience integratinglow-code platformswith modern data stacks.
• Familiarity withcloud data infrastructure(e.g. Azure, AWS).
• Background inbusiness process design or improvement.

Additional Information

And what do we have to offer you?

Opportunities for continuous professional development thanks to a company focused on career-long learning and training.

Access to innovative projects, offering a stimulating and rewarding experience.

A corporate culture based on collaboration, mutual help and support, fostering a positive and motivating working environment.

A remuneration policy designed to encourage and reward individual investment and team spirit. 

Flexibility and work-life balance through flexible working policies and employee support programmes.

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Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.