Data Engineer

Data Engineer | Python, SQL & Data Pipelines Role: Senior Data Engineer Company: Computer Vision Startup Location: London, Hybrid Salary: up to 95,000 + Benefits We’re looking for a talented Data Engineer to join a fast-growing, award-winning technology company transforming the an industry through advanced data platforms and digital innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment spanning cloud platforms, AI & computer vision, embedded systems, data science, and large-scale data processing. You’ll play a key role in building scalable data infrastructure and developing robust pipelines that power next-generation products. What You’ll Be Doing • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and orchestration tools such as Dagster. • Create and optimise efficient data models to support both transactional and analytical workloads. • Develop high-performance SQL queries, procedures, and integrations for APIs and data services. • Debug, enhance, and maintain existing systems and codebases. • Build and execute unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability. • Conduct profiling and performance optimisation to improve scalability and responsiveness. • Produce clear technical documentation for pipelines, databases, and architecture. • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across backend, cloud, and product development. • Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously evaluate new technologies and best practices. Required Skills & Experience • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. • Strong experience with relational databases and SQL (PostgreSQL preferred). • Excellent Python programming and object-oriented development skills. • Experience designing data models for both operational and analytical systems. • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning capabilities. • Experience using Git and participating in collaborative code reviews. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Passion for building scalable in-house technology solutions using both custom and off-the-shelf tools. Nice to Have • Experience with Dagster or similar orchestration platforms. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions. • Knowledge of REST and/or GraphQL APIs. • Experience working in Linux environments. • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. • Understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD), PyTest, and software design patterns.