Senior Data Engineer - 6 month FTC

SmartestEnergy
London

In this role, you are part of the Data Engineering team, helping design, build, and maintain a modern Data Lakehouse and its associated data solutions. This is a hands-on position where you directly contribute to both project delivery and day-to-day operations. You develop scalable, high-performance data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes that integrate and transform large volumes of structured and unstructured data, ensuring solutions meet business needs and support analytics and reporting.

You also play an important role in maintaining high development standards by contributing to code quality, testing, documentation, and governance. You work closely with stakeholders, analysts, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective data solutions. Alongside this, you support Agile ways of working—managing sprints, backlogs, and incidents—while contributing to the ongoing development of the Azure-based data platform and supporting other team members to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Please note this role is 6 month FTC with potential of extension.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

  • Data Engineering Experience in data engineering within large-scale, high-volume environments;

  • ETL/ELT Development -Strong experience building scalable data pipelines, ideally metadata-driven;

  • Azure Data Platform with hands-on expertise with PySpark development, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Data Lake;

  • Knowledge of Medallion Architecture;

  • Advanced T-SQL skills and solid experience in data modelling (3NF, dimensional);

  • Experience with SCRUM, CI/CD, Git, and Azure DevOps for delivery and releases.

What sets us apart?

  • Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

  • Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.

  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

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Posted 2026-04-15

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