Data Engineer (GCP)

Data Engineer | GCP | BigQuery | Python | Hybrid 3 days per week into Bath | £55,000-£60,000 + benefits

Method Resourcing are supporting a specialist media organisation, as they continue to invest heavily across data, BI, technology, and AI. This is a particularly exciting time to join as they are modernising their data estate across multiple parts of the business.

The role: This is more of a senior, autonomous position suited to someone who enjoys owning delivery, leading projects, and working closely with stakeholders. While there is some responsibility for supporting Legacy systems, the focus of the role is firmly on the future - building, shaping, and delivering data pipelines into GCP and BigQuery.

You'll be part of a small, focused team, working across cloud-native workflows and Python-driven data engineering. The role requires strong communication skills, as you'll regularly handle requests, prioritise work, and explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with other cloud platforms (ideally AWS) is transferable - the key requirement is strong cloud data engineering fundamentals.

What you'll be working on:

• Designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines feeding GCP and BigQuery
• Supporting the transition from Legacy SQL-based systems into cloud-native architectures
• Day-to-day Python development within a modern cloud environment
• Delivering and leading data engineering projects end-to-end - from scoping through to deployment
• Working with cloud workflows and orchestration tools to improve reliability and automation
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to understand data requirements and deliver solutions
• Maintaining and improving existing pipelines while reducing manual processes and technical debt

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience as a Data Engineer
• Hands-on Python experience for cloud data engineering
• Experience working with GCP or strong transferable cloud experience like AWS
• Experience across ETL, data pipelines, and data warehousing
• Ability to lead pieces of work independently and handle stakeholder requests
• Comfortable working across both modern platforms and some Legacy systems
• SQL/SSIS exposure (nice to have)
• Experience supporting or migrating Legacy data platforms (nice to have)

Working pattern: This role requires3 days per week in the Bath office . Please ensure you've considered travel and location before applying.

Benefits

• Bonus and profit-share scheme
• Uncapped leave
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + BH's
• Share incentive plan
• Wellbeing and support benefits
• + more!

If this sounds of interest, please apply or contact (see below) for more information.

Data Engineer | GCP | BigQuery | Python | Hybrid 3 days per week into Bath | £55,000-£60,000 + benefits

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