Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum, Inc benefits
Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of geospatial data engineering.We’re looking for a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge data solutions across cloud platforms and spatial technologies. If you're passionate about geospatial data, cloud architecture, and building scalable pipelines, this is your chance to make a real impact.
?? What You’ll Be Doing: - Architecting and implementing robust data pipelines using FME and QGIS.
- Leading cloud-based data engineering projects across AWS and Azure.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact geospatial solutions.
- Mentoring junior engineers and setting best practices for data engineering excellence.
- Driving innovation in spatial data processing, automation, and analytics.
?? What You’ll Bring: - Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Data Engineer.
- Deep expertise in QGIS and FME for geospatial data transformation.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS (e.g., S3, Lambda, Glue) and/or Azure (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse).
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for data manipulation.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to lead technical direction and mentor others.
?? Bonus Points For: - Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of spatial databases (PostGIS, GeoServer).