Analytics Engineer

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
Today
£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Hybrid working in London Opportunity to shape a modern lakehouse environment Clear pathways for development

Analytics Engineer
London, hybrid working.

Salary up to £66,000 depending on experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a modern data ecosystem for a forward-thinking organisation. You will help transform complex data into clear, accessible and high-quality datasets that enable better reporting, analytics, digital tools and emerging AI initiatives.

The Company
They are a global, design-driven organisation investing heavily in their data capabilities to enhance decision making, project delivery and innovation. With a strong focus on digital transformation, they are building a modern data platform that supports both creative and operational excellence. You will join a collaborative environment where data is seen as a strategic asset and where new ideas are encouraged.

The Role
* Develop and maintain scalable ELT and ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
* Build and optimise transformation logic in Databricks using Python, SQL and Spark.
* Model datasets across Bronze, Silver and Gold layers to ensure clarity, consistency and usability.
* Work closely with teams across the business to translate their needs into reliable, well-structured data models.
* Ensure data quality through validation, testing and clear documentation.
* Implement data governance practices and access controls using Unity Catalog.
* Support system transformations, including data migrations and quality assurance.
* Promote best practices in data engineering, analytics and development workflows.

Your Skills and Experience
* Strong commercial experience in analytics engineering or data engineering.
* Skilled in Azure, Databricks, Python, SQL and Spark.
* Experience with Microsoft 365, Power Platform or Graph API is beneficial.
* Comfortable working with complex datasets and modern data architectures.
* Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
* Passionate about solving business problems with data and contributing to continuous improvement.

What They Offer
* Competitive salary up to £66,000 plus benefits.
* Hybrid working in London.
* Opportunity to shape a modern lakehouse environment and contribute to emerging AI workflows.
* Clear pathways for development through involvement in a growing data function.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Analytics Engineer opportunity, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch.

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