Staff Data Engineer

Staff Data Engineer

Salary: £85,000 – £95,000

Location: London, hybrid

Data Idols are working with one of the best-known retail brands in the UK that are investing heavily in its data platform. They are looking for a Staff Data Engineer to play a key role in scaling production data systems and raising engineering standards across the wider data function.

This role sits at the centre of a major data transformation and offers the chance to work on high-impact data platforms used across the business.

The Opportunity

As a Staff Data Engineer, you’ll take ownership of complex, production-grade data pipelines and act as a technical leader within the data engineering team.

You’ll work on cloud-native solutions built on Azure and Databricks, making key decisions around data processing, modelling, and performance. Alongside hands-on delivery, you’ll help set best practices, support other engineers, and influence how data engineering is done across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Azure data platforms

Advanced SQL skills

Commercial experience using Databricks and PySpark

Proven background building and maintaining scalable data pipelines

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical depth, ownership, and influence, please submit your CV for initial screening and further details.

Staff Data Engineer