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Senior Data Engineer

London, UK

Senior Data Engineer

Hybrid, London 2-3 days a week

Permanent, full time

£80,000-£110,000 depending on experience


A chance to shape the future of digital learning with data at the heart of it.


Join a fast‑growing EdTech organisation transforming how millions of learners access education. The team blends pedagogy, engineering, and product innovation to build platforms that genuinely improve learning outcomes. With strong investment, a modern data stack, and a culture that values experimentation, this is an environment where a Senior Data Engineer can have real impact.


The role:


As Senior Data Engineer, you’ll take ownership of designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that power analytics, personalisation, and product intelligence across the organisation. You’ll work closely with data scientists, product teams, and engineering leads to ensure data is reliable, accessible, and primed for advanced use cases.


Key responsibilities:


  • Architect, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using modern tooling

  • Lead the evolution of the company’s data platform, ensuring scalability and performance

  • Build and optimise data models to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning

  • Implement best practices around data quality, governance, and observability

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and culture

  • Drive continuous improvement across the data ecosystem


Tech stack:


  • Cloud: AWS, GCP, or Azure

  • Data Warehousing: Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift

  • Pipelines: dbt, Airflow, Dagster, Kafka, Spark

  • Languages: Python, SQL

  • Infrastructure: Terraform, Docker, CI/CD tools

  • BI/Analytics: Looker, Power BI, Tableau


About you:


  • Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer in a fast‑paced environment

  • Strong SQL and Python skills with a deep understanding of data modelling

  • Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based data platforms

  • Comfortable designing scalable architectures and solving complex data challenges

  • Passionate about education, technology, and using data to drive meaningful outcomes

  • Strong communicator who enjoys partnering with technical and non‑technical teams

  • A proactive mindset with a desire to influence strategy and technical direction


Package:


  • £80,000-£110,000 depending on experience

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Professional development budget

  • Private healthcare

  • 25+ days holiday

  • Opportunity to shape a platform used by millions of learners


If you’re excited by the idea of building data systems that genuinely improve education, we’d love to hear from you.

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