Staff Data Engineer
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 19 June 2026
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Salary: £85,000 - £95,000
Location: London, hybrid
Data Idols are working with one of the best-known retail brands in the UK that are investing heavily in its data platform. They are looking for a Staff Data Engineer to play a key role in scaling production data systems and raising engineering standards across the wider data function.
This role sits at the centre of a major data transformation and offers the chance to work on high-impact data platforms used across the business.
The Opportunity
As a Staff Data Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex, production-grade data pipelines and act as a technical leader within the data engineering team.
You'll work on cloud-native solutions built on Azure and Databricks, making key decisions around data processing, modelling, and performance. Alongside hands-on delivery, you'll help set best practices, support other engineers, and influence how data engineering is done across the organisation.
Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Azure data platforms
Advanced SQL skills
Commercial experience using Databricks and PySpark
Proven background building and maintaining scalable data pipelinesIf you're looking for a role where you can combine technical depth, ownership, and influence, please submit your CV for initial screening and further details.
Staff Data Engineer
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000
Location: London, hybrid
Data Idols are working with one of the best-known retail brands in the UK that are investing heavily in its data platform. They are looking for a Staff Data Engineer to play a key role in scaling production data systems and raising engineering standards across the wider data function.
This role sits at the centre of a major data transformation and offers the chance to work on high-impact data platforms used across the business.
The Opportunity
As a Staff Data Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex, production-grade data pipelines and act as a technical leader within the data engineering team.
You'll work on cloud-native solutions built on Azure and Databricks, making key decisions around data processing, modelling, and performance. Alongside hands-on delivery, you'll help set best practices, support other engineers, and influence how data engineering is done across the organisation.
Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Azure data platforms
Advanced SQL skills
Commercial experience using Databricks and PySpark
Proven background building and maintaining scalable data pipelinesIf you're looking for a role where you can combine technical depth, ownership, and influence, please submit your CV for initial screening and further details.
Staff Data Engineer