Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Up to £75,000 + benefits

London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a fast-growing, analytics-focused environment operating at the intersection of sport and technology.

You will play a key role in architecting and evolving scalable data infrastructure that supports decision-making from performance on the field through to commercial strategy off it. Working with large, complex datasets and modern cloud technologies, you will help design and deliver robust data solutions in a high-impact, fast-paced setting.

This role sits within a collaborative, cross-functional team working closely with analysts, data scientists and stakeholders to deliver advanced analytics and modelling solutions across the sporting ecosystem.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys leading technical design, mentoring others and driving best practices within delivery-focused environments, while applying their expertise in a unique and high-growth domain.

Responsibilities

• Architect robust, scalable data infrastructure and workflows
• Lead technical design and support ongoing platform evolution
• Drive best practices across data engineering, performance and reliability
• Mentor engineers and promote a culture of operational excellence
• Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines
• Ensure data quality, integrity and security across data platforms
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data solutions

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in a Data Engineering or similar role
• Expertise in distributed data architecture and orchestration
• Strong experience with AWS services (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, Step Functions, Kinesis)
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Databricks or Snowflake
• Strong SQL and Python skills, including advanced query optimisation and window functions
• Experience designing star and snowflake schemas for analytical workloads
• Solid understanding of data modelling principles

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000
• 25 days holiday plus extended Christmas/New Year break
• Private medical care
• Collaborative, delivery-focused team culture
• Hybrid working model (London-based with 2 days onsite)

This is a brief overview of the opportunity. To learn more, simply apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.