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Senior Data Engineer

iO Associates
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Title: Python Engineer


Salary: Up to £75,000


Location: Bristol (On‑site)


Are you a Python Engineer looking to work on complex, high‑impact data problems in a fast‑moving and innovative sector?


I'm working with a market‑leading trading firm at the heart of the UK's energy transition. They use advanced forecasting and trading technology to help balance the National Grid, playing a crucial role in supporting the UK's decarbonisation efforts.


This is a small, highly skilled team where technology and trading go hand in hand. You'll be building and optimising the internal data infrastructure that powers critical trading decisions. This is a hands‑on role with real impact, and your work will be used daily by traders and data scientists.


What they're looking for:

  • Strong skills in Python and SQL
  • Experience building end‑to‑end data pipelines (streaming or batch)
  • Solid understanding of AWS (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3)
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in data engineering
  • Great communication skills - comfortable collaborating with traders, devs, and data scientists
  • Happy to work onsite in central Bristol most of the time

Nice to have:

  • Experience in trading, betting or energy markets
  • AWS data engineering tools, Docker, DevOps or Apache suite
  • Analytical background and data modelling experience

Why this role?

  • Private medical, dental & life assurance
  • 30 days annual leave + public holidays
  • Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
  • Annual company ski trips & regular socials
  • Further training & development opportunities
  • Direct access to leadership - no red tap

This is a brilliant opportunity to work with cutting‑edge data systems that directly impact trading strategy in a company where your ideas will be heard and your work will make a difference.


If you're interested in this role, or know someone who would be, then please apply to this role and reach out to a. methula@io associates.co. uk


Seniority level

Entry level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

  • Information Technology
  • Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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