Data Engineer (ID: s93VhlWK)

Data Engineer (Grade 11) Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office) - Salary: £55,000 to £60,500 + excellent benefits - Contract: Permanent

Join us and help shape the future of energy data

We're looking for a talented Data Engineer to join our Architecture team permanently. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing, building, and optimising the data infrastructure that powers our cloud-based Data Analytics Platform.

Working alongside Data Scientists, Analysts, Architects, and business stakeholders, you'll develop scalable, reliable, and high-performing data solutions that support Settlement operations and the wider GB electricity market.

With access to some of the UK's largest and most complex energy datasets, including more than 1.5 billion meter readings every day, you'll help drive the next generation of data engineering and analytics capabilities across the industry.

What you'll be doing

As a Data Engineer, you'll:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
• Develop and optimise cloud-based data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and operational services
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and reliability of data across multiple platforms and sources
• Create and maintain data models, storage solutions, and integration frameworks
• Support the ingestion, transformation, and processing of large-scale electricity market and Settlement data
• Partner with Data Scientists and Analysts to enable advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities to maintain platform performance and stability
• Apply DataOps best practices, including automation, testing, deployment, and CI/CD
• Continuously improve platform performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Contribute to data engineering standards, governance, documentation, and technical best practices

What we're looking for

We're interested in candidates who bring:

• Proven experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform, or ETL development roles
• Strong SQL and Python skills for data transformation and processing
• Experience designing and supporting scalable data pipelines and distributed data processing solutions
• Expertise working with large, complex datasets within cloud environments
• Solid understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and data architecture principles
• Experience with cloud data technologies such as Azure and Databricks
• Familiarity with orchestration and workflow tools, including Azure Data Factory or similar platforms
• Knowledge of CI/CD, automation, and DevOps/DataOps practices
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills
• Experience working within Agile, cross-functional teams

Desirable:

Experience within the energy, utilities, or other  (What's in it for you?)

• Competitive salary of £55,000
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in our London office
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that support the UK's energy market and net-zero transition

Our culture:

• We believe diversity of thought, experience, and background drives innovation and better outcomes. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
• Through initiatives such as our Diversity Forum, Mental Health First Aiders network, and regular wellbeing and inclusion events, we actively foster a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to:

• Providing true equality of opportunity
• Attracting and retaining diverse talent
• Listening to every voice
• Reflecting the communities we serve
• Being a leading advocate for diversity and inclusion within the energy industry

Ready to make an impact as a Data Engineer?

Join us and help build the data platforms that power the future of energy services across Great Britain.

Position: Data Engineer - Job Type: Full-Time - Salary: £50,000 to £60,500 per year - Location: London / Hybrid