Data Engineer

Haystack
Leeds
4 days ago
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Data Engineer


Hybrid - 2-days per week in-office in Leeds (inside 1hr commute) / 2-days per month in-office in Leeds (outside 1hr commute)


A fast-growing digital transformation consultancy is seeking a Data Engineer to play a key role in

supporting the digital transformation journeys of its clients.


What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for someone experienced in guiding teams and supporting clients in using data to enable better decision-making. With exciting plans for our Data Capability in 2026, we’d love to hear from people passionate about building great teams and supporting our internal Data Engineer Academy. Experience with healthcare data—or an interest in working on healthcare-focused data projects—is a bonus.


What you’ll bring

  • Design and implementation of complex data pipelines using both NoSQL and relational databases
  • Development and management of cloud-based data solutions with a focus on scalability and security
  • Leadership and mentoring of junior data engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth
  • Implementation and oversight of CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment of data services
  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and other relevant backend languages
  • Effective use of backend programming languages for data processing and manipulation


Nice-to-have experience (but support will be provided if you don’t have these yet):

  • Participation in the organisation and delivery of our internal Data Engineer Academy
  • Advanced scripting skills for automation of data processes and ETL workflows
  • Experience with business intelligence (BI) tools to deliver actionable insights
  • Knowledge of software design patterns, principles, and architecture best practices
  • Awareness of data engineering trends, particularly around healthcare data standards (e.g., SNOMED, FHIR, HL7)
  • Understanding of consultancy roles and a passion for solving client problems


The perks

  • Competitive salary, benchmarked internally and externally for fairness
  • Flexible annual leave options (buy, sell, carry forward)
  • Twice-yearly tax-free bonuses
  • Continuous training and development—we’ll support your learning ambitions
  • Flexible pension contributions, matched up to 5%
  • Regular tech catch-ups, hack events, and encouragement to attend external tech events
  • A full social calendar including annual parties, away days, and team socials
  • Free parking at head office locations, plus Cycle2Work and green travel schemes
  • Opportunities to give back through partnerships focused on improving diversity routes into tech, plus involvement in charity and community initiatives
  • Hybrid and flexible working to help you collaborate, concentrate, and manage your time effectively


Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We will support adjustments throughout the application and interview process—simply let our recruitment team know what you need.


About us

We are a successful digital transformation consultancy on a strong growth trajectory, with a reputation for delivering large-scale and operationally critical solutions. Our people are at the heart of everything we do—we’re employee-owned, which shapes our culture, engagement, and values. Our team is genuinely invested in our mission because they own part of it.

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