Data Engineer - Gen AI - Remote

Manchester
6 months ago
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Data Engineer - Award-Winning AI SaaS platform

We're partnered with a pioneering SaaS company that's transforming their industry through cutting-edge AI and data technology. With a multi-award-winning platform and a client base that includes global household names, this is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth tech business that blends startup agility with enterprise stability.

We're looking for a passionate Data Engineer who is experienced with AI tooling - including building Gen AI agents in-product - to join their growing Data Engineering ream.

Why You'll Love This Role:

Tech at Scale: Work with hundreds of millions of data points daily, using distributed systems and advanced machine learning.
Award-Winning Product: Recognised globally for innovation in AI.
Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexible hours and full autonomy, or the option to work hybrid from their London office if you prefer
Exceptional Benefits: From unlimited holiday and private healthcare to stock options and paid parental leave.What You'll Be Doing:

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Spark with Scala and Java, and support tooling in Python
Design low-latency APIs and asynchronous processes for high-volume data.
Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to deploy ML models.
Use Gen AI tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
Contribute to the development of Gen AI agents in-product.
Apply best practices in distributed computing, TDD, and system design.What We're Looking For:

Strong experience with Python, Spark, Scala, and Java in a commercial setting.
Solid understanding of distributed systems (e.g. Hadoop, AWS, Kafka).
Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, Cassandra).
Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow, Luigi) and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP).
Passion for solving complex problems and mentoring others.Package:

Salary from £(phone number removed) depending on experience
Remote-first with flexible working options
Unlimited annual leave
Private medical insurance
Stock options
Industry-leading parental leave (up to 6 months maternity, 2 months paternity)
Clear career development pathways

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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