Staff Data Engineer

  • Data Idols
  • 21/01/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

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 pipelines

If 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