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Senior Data Engineer

Robert Walters UK
Leeds
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Overview

Senior Data Engineer – Greenfield AWS Role – Leeds (Hybrid) £75,000-£85,000. Our client is a nationally recognised leader operating across the UK with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. They are investing in data to build a high-performing data function that supports enterprise-wide transformation and insight-driven decision-making.

The Role
  • Design, build, and implement a new enterprise data platform as the business migrates to AWS. Work closely with architects, analysts, and data scientists to develop robust, scalable, and secure data solutions that enable analytics, AI, and advanced insights.
  • Aim to grow into a Lead Data Engineer position within 12–18 months as the team expands and the company advances its data strategy.
  • Contribute to the design and delivery of the organisation’s greenfield AWS data platform.
  • Build and optimise scalable data pipelines to ingest, transform, and manage large datasets.
  • Help design and develop a new data lake to support analytics and reporting across the business.
  • Champion modern data engineering practices, including automation, quality, and governance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
  • Take increasing ownership of architecture and design decisions as the platform evolves.
  • Mentor and guide more junior engineers as the team grows, supporting a collaborative data culture.
  • Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and processes to continuously improve the data ecosystem.
Key Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer in a large-scale or complex environment.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with AWS data services (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, EMR).
  • Experience building data lakes and modern data platforms from the ground up.
  • Proficiency with Python, SQL, and orchestration tools such as Airflow or dbt.
  • Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders.
  • A growth mindset and readiness to step into a technical leadership position as the team expands.
What’s on Offer
  • Career progression – clear path to a Lead Data Engineer role within 12–18 months.
  • Opportunity to shape a greenfield data platform in a nationally recognised organisation.
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility around office presence.
  • Chance to play a pivotal role in delivering a modern, cloud-first data strategy.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Focus: Databases

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Leeds

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Industry: Retail

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum

Job Reference: JNWXY2-5536AD4A

Date posted: 8 October 2025


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