Data Engineer

Data Engineer | £60-75K | London (5 days p/w Onsite)

Build a greenfield data platform from scratch!

A major logistics company is undergoing a massive digital transformation. Legacy systems are being dismantled, replaced with a clean, cloud-native Azure stack - and the new data team is central to making it all work.

You'll be working directly with their Head of Data, building Azure-based pipelines from the ground up, and shaping how the company uses data to drive decisions. There's real investment, real urgency, and real interest in doing this properly - not endless meetings and PowerPoints.

What you'll be doing:

  • Designing, building, and optimising end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Databricks, PySpark, ADF, and Delta Lake
  • Implementing a medallion architecture - from raw to enriched to curated
  • Working with Delta Lake and Spark for both batch and streaming data
  • Collaborating with analysts to validate and refine datasets for reporting
  • Applying CI/CD and DevOps best practices (Git, Azure DevOps)
  • Enforcing data governance using Azure Purview and Unity Catalog
  • Optimising Spark jobs and SQL queries for performance and cost efficiency
  • Exploring emerging tech like Kafka/Event Hubs and Knowledge Graphs

What they're looking for:

  • A strong communicator - someone who can build relationships across technical and business teams
  • Hands-on experience building pipelines in Azure using Databricks, ADF, and PySpark
  • Strong SQL and Python skills
  • Understanding of medallion architecture and data lakehouse concepts
  • Bonus points if you've worked with Power BI, Azure Purview, or streaming tools
  • You're versatile - happy to collaborate with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders
  • Proactive problem-solver who can troubleshoot and optimise data pipelines

Why now?

  • Help build a greenfield platform with a modern Azure stack
  • Real business impact - maritime logistics, supply chain operations
  • A rare opportunity to shape something properly, from the ground up
  • Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and emerging data tools

Apply here to register your interest!

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Company
McGregor Boyall
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Posted
Company
McGregor Boyall
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Posted