Senior Data Engineer

Kainos
Falmouth
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We believe in a people‑first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.


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Job Overview

Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business: As a Senior Data Engineer (Senior Associate) at Kainos, you will be responsible for designing and developing data processing and data persistence software components for solutions which handle data at scale. Working in agile teams, Senior Data Engineers provide strong development leadership and take responsibility for significant technical components of data systems. You will work within a multi‑skilled agile team to design and develop large‑scale data processing software to meet user needs in demanding production environments.


Responsibilities

  • Develop data processing software primarily for deployment in Big Data technologies. The role encompasses the full software lifecycle including design, code, test and defect resolution.
  • Work with Architects and Lead Engineers to ensure the software supports non‑functional needs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to resolve implementation challenges and ensure code quality and maintainability remains high. Leads by example in code quality.
  • Work with operations teams to ensure operational readiness.
  • Advise customers and managers on the estimated effort and technical implications of user stories and user journeys.
  • Coach and mentor team members.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

  • Strong software development experience in one of Java, Scala, or Python.
  • Software development experience with data‑processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks.
  • Experience of developing substantial components for large‑scale data processing solutions and deploying into a production environment.
  • Proficient in SQL and SQL extensions for analytical queries.
  • Solid understanding of ETL/ELT data processing pipelines and design patterns.
  • Aware of key features and pitfalls of distributed data processing frameworks, data stores and data serialisation formats.
  • Able to write quality, testable code and has experience of automated testing.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment techniques.
  • A keen interest in AI Technologies.

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience of performance tuning.
  • Experience of data visualisation and complex data transformations.
  • Experience with streaming and event‑processing architectures including technologies such as Kafka and change‑data‑capture (CDC) products.
  • Expertise in continuous improvement and sharing input on data best practice.
  • Practical experience with AI technologies, tools, processes and delivery.

Embracing Our Differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.


Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.


We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.


Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

Information Technology


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