Senior Data Engineer

Salary: £57,500 - 66,000 per year

Requirements

• Excellent experience delivering in Python and experience with at least one other core language.
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases.
• Solid experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Solid experience working with Snowflake and dbt.
• Strong experience working with different data formats, for example CSV, JSON and XML.
• Expert knowledge in building reliable and scalable data pipelines.
• Deep experience working in an agile environment.
• Proficiency in Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
• Strong experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience mentoring and coaching others on technical best practices.
• Desirable: previous experience working on GOV/NHS projects or in a consultancy environment.
• Desirable: experience in data modelling.
• Desirable: broader knowledge of IT, for example security and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of user-centred data software based on business requirements and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to explore, design and deliver innovative solutions to complex client problems.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, troubleshooting complex issues through collaboration.
• Design and manage software development and deployment pipelines, resolving potential bottlenecks before they occur.
• Communicate and present prototypes, solutions and progress to internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.
• Build strong relationships with our team and stakeholders, ensuring systemic challenges are overcome.
• Mentor and coach other engineers to support their professional development.
• Promote our Data Herd internally and externally through blogs, case studies and workshops.

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• GCP
• Support
• JSON
• Python
• SQL
• Security
• Snowflake
• TDD
• XML
• dbt

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We are Hippo, a rapidly growing digital consultancy and digital services partner working across public and private sector clients. We combine data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to build secure, scalable and well-engineered digital solutions that create positive impact for organisations and society. We offer a competitive salary, transparent progression, and a strong benefits package including pension, 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays, Perkbox discounts, critical illness cover, life assurance, volunteer days, wellbeing support, flexible benefits, and more. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We are headquartered in Leeds with offices in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol, and this role is hybrid remote in Manchester with flexibility to travel to client or office sites at least two days per week. We also offer relocation support of up to £8,000.

last updated 29 week of 2026