Senior Data Engineer - Python

• *About The Company**

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with organizations across various sectors, including public sector, private enterprise, and not-for-profit organizations. Known for our commitment to excellence and diversity, we pride ourselves on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates. Our dedicated team leverages industry expertise and innovative recruitment strategies to facilitate successful placements that drive organizational growth and individual career development. We are passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces and promoting equal opportunities within the workforce, ensuring that every individual has the chance to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their organizations.

• *About The Role**

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineer to join our client’s dynamic team within a civil service organization undergoing a significant digital transformation. This hybrid role based in Newport offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects that impact national initiatives.

The Senior Data

Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and services that support organizational data strategies. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including data analysts and business intelligence professionals, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing data accessibility, quality, and usability. This position requires a proactive approach, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering innovative data solutions that align with organizational goals.

• *Qualifications**

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background with proven experience in data engineering and related fields.

Essential qualifications include proficiency with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Python, along with a solid understanding of scalable data architectures. Candidates should have experience in preparing, cleansing, and formatting large datasets, ensuring data integrity and quality. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and tools such as Azure DevOps is highly desirable.

A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline is preferred, alongside relevant certifications that demonstrate expertise in cloud-based data solutions and modern data engineering techniques.

• *Responsibilities**

The Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for a variety of technical and collaborative tasks, including:

• Delivering data enhancements by utilizing existing tools and team capabilities to improve data services.
• Contributing to the development of a high-quality data engineering capability within the organization.
• Collaborating with data and business intelligence teams to improve data access, usability, and overall quality.
• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and related artefacts to support organizational needs.
• Implementing solutions for internal and external data movement, ensuring security and compliance standards are met.
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translating these into effective technical solutions.
• Delivering data engineering solutions across multiple projects using approved technologies and best practices.
• Supporting organizational data strategy initiatives aligned with overarching business goals and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining and developing technical skills through continuous learning and industry engagement.
• Ensuring adherence to governance, testing, and build processes to maintain high standards of quality and security.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• *Benefits**

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of their employees. This includes a competitive salary of up to £53,000, along with a generous pension scheme contributing 28.9% of salary. Employees also enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Additional benefits may include opportunities for training and development, access to a supportive team environment, and participation in organizational initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion. The organization values its employees and strives to create a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed and grow.

Equal Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients and supports a more innovative and productive working environment. Our organization champions equality and strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where all employees can bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential.