AWS Data Engineer
New Yesterday
We're looking for a mid-level
AWS Data Engineer
to help us build and run reliable, scalable data pipelines. You'll turn raw data from multiple data sources into trusted datasets for our internal users, working closely with analysts, data scientists, and the wider team. You will be responsible for developing pipelines end-to-end, but should also be happy working with established systems and architecture.
This is a great opportunity to join a
small, collaborative team
where you will have the chance to work on all aspects of Data Engineering and build up
new skills
on the job.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, build, and maintain
data pipelines
in AWS.
• Create and maintain
core datasets
in both traditional databases and data lakes.
• Work with a variety of
data sources
managed by internal and external teams.
• Write clean, well-tested
Python
and
SQL
for data extraction and transformation.
• Improve
performance, cost, and reliability
of existing pipelines
• Implement
data quality checks
and alerting.
• Use Infrastructure as Code ( IaC)
to deploy processes (we use CloudFormation).
•
Document datasets and processes
so they are easy for others to work with.
Qualifications
Skills & Experience Required:
Technical Skills
• Min of 2 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with core
AWS
data services (for example S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda, IAM, EMR).
• Strong
SQL skills
(joins, window functions, optimization).
• Solid
Python
for data processing.
• Experience building
production
ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Working knowledge of
security and IAM
(roles, policies, least privilege).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code ( IaC)
and
CI/CD for data
(nice to have).
• AWS
certification
(nice to have).
Soft Skills
• Can break down requirements and ask the right questions.
• Communicates clearly with colleagues in a variety of different roles.
• Customer focused: our customers are our colleagues from other teams, but that doesn't make them any less important!
• Enjoys problem solving and figuring out how to do new things.
• Shares information and knowledge freely. We can all learn from each other.
• Pragmatic: knows when to build from scratch vs. reuse.
• Ownership mindset - monitors what they build.
What we can offer you:
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave Company pension Life assurance scheme (x4 salary) Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants Refer a friend scheme Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support) Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays Training and career progression opportunities What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)
• You've taken ownership of a set of data pipelines and made them
faster, cheaper, or more reliable .
• New datasets and processes you deliver are
well documented
and easy for analysts to query.
• Stakeholders trust the data because you've added
validation and monitoring .
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Additional Information
Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know. TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT;IT