Job Description

Posted 17 hours ago

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 / Data Scientist.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced “mid-level" Data Engineer 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, or vice-versa. 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!

– £55K 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 – Our HQ is in the South West (Exeter area!) but we have a lot of flexibility to consider remote work. 1-2 days per month in the office maybe? We can talk about this.

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