Senior Data Engineer - Python

I’m looking for an experienced Data Engineer with Python & SQL to join a growing team in Letterkenny (3 days a month on site). You’ll design, build, and maintain data pipelines and transformation processes that support analytics and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize data ingestion and transformation workflows using Python and SQL.
• Integrate data from structured and semi-structured sources.
• Work with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data pipeline performance and reliability.
• Contribute to architectural improvements and modernization initiatives in an Agile environment.
• Document data models, workflows, and engineering processes.

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and ETL/ELT development.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, data quality, governance, and cloud migration concepts.
• Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments with collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable: Experience working with financial domain data. Familiarity with scaled Agile frameworks.

Salary dependent on candidate experience. Benefits: Annual Bonus Scheme. Contributory Pension. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Programme. 22 days annual leave 10 public holidays. Continuous Learning & Development. Access to extensive training & certification resources. Lunch & Learn sessions. Additional perks including company discounts, on-site parking, and bike-to-work scheme

Based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Hybrid (3 days onsite per month). Candidates must be Ireland/EU or permanent resident.

Interested?

For more information, please contact David Coyle at 01 635 1748 or email david@methodius.com