At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive cloud migration to AWS and build scalable data pipelines.
- Company: Join a collaborative team of data engineers in Manchester.
- Benefits: Up to £80,000 salary with a strong benefits package.
- Other info: Hybrid role with 2 days onsite in Manchester.
- Why this job: Influence a modern data platform and work on cutting-edge AI/ML projects.
- Qualifications: Advanced PySpark expertise and solid AWS data services experience required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
You will join a collaborative team of data engineers (junior through to senior) and work closely with leadership to:
- Drive a major cloud migration to AWS, including modern lakehouse architecture
- Build and optimise scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
- Partner with analysts, data scientists, and wider business teams to unlock data value
- Take ownership of complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Mentor and coach engineers, supporting growth and knowledge sharing across the team
What They’re Looking For
- Strong hands-on data engineering experience within a complex environment
- Advanced PySpark expertise (essential)
- Solid experience working with AWS data services (e.g. S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda)
- Proven track record working on large-scale data platform or migration projects
- Experience building robust, production-grade pipelines with testing / CI/CD exposure
- Someone who challenges the status quo, with a data-first, problem-solving mindset
What Sets This Role Apart
- Opportunity to influence and shape a modern data platform from an early stage
- Exposure to cutting-edge projects, including future AI/ML initiatives
- A culture that values ownership, technical curiosity, and continuous improvement
- Strong focus on career development, mentoring and progression
Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
Up to £80,000 + strong benefits package
If you are a true hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to make a real impact in a growing data function, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-visibility senior role. Please get in touch today for further information.
Senior Data Engineer in Manchester employer: Harvey Nash Group
This role offers a chance to work in Manchester with a focus on career development and mentoring. The team values technical curiosity and continuous improvement, providing exposure to innovative projects.
