Data Engineer

Cognify Search
Birmingham
2 weeks ago
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💷 £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits


Data Engineers - Build the data foundations for a well-known, high-profile brand


This is a newly created Data Engineer role within a recognised and exciting organisation that’s investing seriously in data.


You’ll be the first dedicated Data Engineer in the business, playing a pivotal role in shaping how data is ingested, transformed, and used to power insights across the organisation. You’ll work closely with Analysts and Data Scientists in a small, collaborative data team, with real visibility and impact from day one.


If you enjoy building things properly, working with a modern data stack, and want ownership rather than maintenance work — this is a standout opportunity.


What you’ll be doing

  • Designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based ETL pipelines on AWS
  • Ingesting data from APIs, web sources, and internal systems into Snowflake
  • Optimising and automating Python and SQL workflows for performance and reliability
  • Ensuring data quality, consistency, and trust across the organisation
  • Maintaining clear documentation, Git-based version control, and automated deployment pipelines
  • Working closely with Analytics and Data Science to enable insight and decision-making at scale


What we’re looking for

  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
  • Strong Python and SQL skills
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake (or similar modern data warehouses)
  • Comfort working with APIs and multiple data sources
  • Someone who enjoys autonomy, ownership, and shaping best practice
  • Clear communicator who enjoys working in a small, agile data team


Why this role stands out

  • First Data Engineer hire – shape the platform, not just inherit it
  • Modern tech stack – no legacy baggage
  • High-impact role – your work directly enables insight across the business
  • Well-known brand with strong momentum and ambition
  • ÂŁ50–60k budget with flexibility for the right person


Our client requires someone who can be in the office 3 days per week.


This role does not offer sponsorship.


Our client would consider UK based relocators with the right to work in the UK.

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