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Data Engineer
Softwire is one of the UK’s leading digital technology consultancies, offering services in data, AI, cloud, CX, innovation, design and software engineering. We deliver high-profile, mission critical, and transformational projects for household names across the public and private sectors.
Softwire was founded on one simple idea: be the outstanding place to work for smart, passionate technologists who want to make an impact. Attract the best, create a culture where people thrive, and offer our customers access to capabilities that are truly market leading.
And it seems to be working - We were recently voted number 1 company to work for in the UK at the Best Company awards; we employ outstanding people across all capabilities (typical destinations after Softwire include Google, DeepMind, start-up founder, algorithmic trading, and AI research roles); and we have helped our clients deliver some of the hardest, most interesting tech programmes, across private and public sectors.
A big part of this is our culture and values and we are looking for people who share our core beliefs about what makes a great place to work:
- That if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly
- That work should be fulfilling but can also be fun
- That kindness matters and should be extended to employees and clients alike
- That by being trusting and trustworthy as an organisation and as individuals we can dispense with tedious bureaucracy and rules
In brief
We’re looking for well-rounded data engineers with a proven ability to tackle complex data challenges, make an excellent impression on clients, and have a high impact on the output of your entire team.
We provide a supportive environment with a strong focus on individual career progression where you will have both the mentorship and project opportunities you need to develop your technical skills.
As a Data Engineer you’ll work in a team alongside other talented developers and data engineers, supported by a Technical Lead. Projects span a range of sizes and multiple sectors and technologies. You might:
- Take responsibility for data modelling of a new data pipeline for Moorfields Eye Hospital’s INSIGHT programme, supporting pioneering research
- Maintain data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and dashboards on Elexon’s Azure platform, informing trading decisions at the heart of Britain’s electricity market
- Implement an AI transcription service for the BBC using GenAI
- Work with a financial services company to migrate legacy Excel workflows into a modern cloud-native scheduler
- Model data for a civil service department looking to replace a legacy HR system
Experience and qualifications
Technical
- You have 3+ years’ data experience in a data engineering, software engineering or similar relevant context
- You have experience and understanding of some of our key technologies, which include Python, SQL, Databricks, Snowflake, and the major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- You are a fast learner and can leverage your existing expertise to quickly become effective in unfamiliar tech stacks and novel situations, as well as rapidly acquiring client/sector knowledge
- You have a good understanding of best practice principles for data engineering and are comfortable applying these in unfamiliar situations to design new systems
People skills
- You are a strong communicator, who can explain technical concepts effectively to non-technical people and impress clients
- You are outcome-focused and have a strong track record of engaging effectively with other team members and with clients, to ensure you deliver high impact results
- In addition to individual engineering work, you look to take on wider team responsibilities such as scoping, technical design, data modelling, leading on client interactions, or mentoring juniors
Your Approach
- You are passionate about leveraging technology to deliver great outcomes for clients and end users
- You are focused on effective delivery – ensuring great technical quality and efficient, high-value output
- You want to help our clients increase their technical maturity, while remaining sensitive to their business needs
- You enjoy working with other engineers towards shared team goals.
- You enjoy collaborating with developers and product owners to innovate and devise great technical solutions to meet client needs
- You are comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced, changing environments
Package
Softwire operates transparent pay scales and a profit share scheme based on role and overall company performance
- Base salary from £49,100- £64,600 depending on your background and how many years of relevant experience you have
- You can expect to receive a profit share depending on your experience and company performance. Over the last four years, this ranged between £3,532- £10,861
- Pension: Additional 5% of salary
Additional benefits
- 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell)
- Flexible work options (e.g. working from home 2dpw; 4-day working contract)
- Time off for company-wide morale activities, time off for charitable / CSR activities
- 6 months Primary Carer Leave at full pay
- Income protection, cycle to work, electric vehicle lease schemes, and payroll charity donations
