At Polaris, we're on a mission to create a safer and fairer world. We provide software solutions that empower police forces and local authorities to enforce and track traffic and parking offences, manage permits and licenses, and control high-risk assets like firearms and tasers.
Since securing support from August Equity in May 2023, we've been on an exciting growth trajectory. We've expanded our reach both in the UK and internationally, acquired key companies like Farthest Gate, Clarity and JML Software Solutions, and invested heavily in our operations.
Our goal is to build a data-driven, professionally managed organisation with robust systems and processes, poised for consistent growth and ready to seize new opportunities. We've united our legacy brands under the Polaris name, creating a dynamic new identity that reflects our vision for the future.
This is an exciting time to join Polaris. We're seeking ambitious, forward-thinking individuals who are eager to make a real impact and grow their careers in a rapidly evolving industry. If you're ready to be part of a team that's shaping the future of public safety and compliance technology, we want to hear from you.
Senior Data Engineer
Based in Banbury
Hybrid model of 2-3 days per week in office
Full time
Summary
In this role, you will be contributing towards technology that helps our customers make the world safer and fairer.
Designs, implements, and secures the modern data platform (Databricks/Snowflake + pipelines + governance), establishing repeatable processes so that data is accurate, accessible, compliant, and cost-effective at scale.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
- Security-first mindset with a focus on proactive risk mitigation and ethical data handling
- Comfortable leading initiatives in ambiguous environments and owning end-to-end delivery
- Thrives in collaborative, fast-paced settings with a commitment to continuous improvement
Eager to stay ahead of emerging data technologies and share insights with the team
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and build end-to-end data pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses on Databricks or Snowflake, integrating with ETL/ELT tools and cloud services (Azure)
- Establish standardized processes for data modeling, quality assurance, versioning, and orchestration using tools like dbt, Airflow, or Unity Catalog
- Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), data encryption, masking, and compliance with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to define data requirements, SLAs, and governance frameworks
- Optimize platform performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability for large-scale data processing and real-time streaming
- Automate monitoring, alerting, and recovery processes to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity
- Drive the adoption of secure DevOps practices for data, including CI/CD for data pipelines and infrastructure as code
Benefits
What We Offer
- Market rate salary
- 25 days annual leave
- 2 Moment in Time Days
- Life Assurance 4 x base salary
- Private Pension with Scottish Widows
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Hybrid working model
- Length of service additional time
Equal Opportunities
Our business is an equal opportunities employer. We make recruitment decisions based on qualifications, skill sets, and experiences. We consider all suitable candidates regardless of their age, sex, gender reassignment, race, religious beliefs (or lack thereof), marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Please note that we can currently only consider candidates with an existing right to work in the UK.
