Data Engineer

Company: hireful
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Location: Devon
Job Description:

We’re currently partnering with a forward-thinking, technology-driven organisation that has recently secured significant investment and is now looking to expand its data capability with the addition of a talented Data Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced “mid” level Data Engineer or a motivated junior with a few years under their belt, looking to step up into a more hands-on, impactful role. With elements of Data Science in the role too, you may be a Data Scientist, looking for a more hands on Data wrangling / production coding environment opportunity. You’ll be instrumental in shaping how the business uses data – moving from manual, ad-hoc processes to scalable, production-ready solutions.

The Role:

You’ll work at the heart of a growing data function, building robust pipelines and enabling advanced analytics within a modern Azure-based environment. This is a highly technical, hands-on role with real ownership and visibility across the business.

Benefits include:

– 25 days’ annual leave, Birthday off, Life assurance, Health & Dental plans, pension scheme & more!

– £45K Basic Salary + Bonus 

Key responsibilities include:

 – Developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Python

 – Automating manual Excel/VBA workflows into reliable, production-grade systems

 – Working with large datasets using Spark and Azure (Databricks/Synapse)

 – Supporting data modelling and analytics use cases (Crossing over to more Data Science driven work)

 – Driving best practices including Git, CI/CD, and code reviews

 – Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver actionable data solutions

What they’re looking for:

 – Strong Python and SQL skills

 – Experience or exposure to Spark, big data tools, or cloud platforms (ideally Azure)

What’s on offer:

 – The chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth following recent investment

 – A collaborative and supportive team environment

 – Clear opportunities for development and progression

 – Hybrid working – ideally 2 days per week in the office (Tuesdays & Wednesdays), with some flexibility available for those further away: 1 day per week in the office, or even 1 day every 2 weeks?

If you’re looking to make a real impact in a growing organisation and build modern, scalable data solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

Posted: March 19th, 2026