AWS Data Engineer - Lorien : Job Details

Data Engineer - Manchester - £55,000 + BonusThe Company:Lorien Global are working with one of the biggest names in the North West. Having recently completed a large-scale migration, the business is now investing in data to unlock new products, smarter technologies, and unrivalled customer experiences on a global scale.The Role:We're looking for a Data Engineer to join the growing Data Engineering team, playing a key role in maintaining and evolving a modern AWS-based data platform. You'll be designing and optimising pipelines, supporting the migration of the existing SQL Server Data Warehouse to AWS, and helping to deliver scalable, real-time data solutions across the business.This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools such as PySpark and Iceberg while collaborating with analysts, data scientists, and wider tech teams to drive automation, enable BI, and support advanced analytics. It's a role that balances hands-on engineering with the opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at scale.Key Responsibilities:

• Build and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS Glue, Lambda, S3 and Redshift
• Support the migration from SQL Server to AWS, implementing best practices throughout
• Maintain data quality and integrity through validation processes and monitoring
• Contribute to the development of data lakehouse and data warehouse solutions
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to operationalise ML and analytics models
• Resolve data performance issues and improve automation across the platform
• Provide technical input and mentorship to junior engineers
• Keep up-to-date with emerging data technologies and apply them where relevant

The Skill Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, EMR)
• Strong skills in Python, SQL, PySpark and pipeline orchestration
• Proven understanding of data warehousing and data lakehouse concepts
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve performance bottlenecks
• Clear communicator, comfortable working with technical and non-technical teams
• Familiarity with Agile development practices
• Strong grasp of data security and governance best practices

The Benefits:

• Salary £40,000-£55,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave, rising with service
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

If you're looking for a chance to work with a modern AWS tech stack in a business where data is at the centre of innovation, then put in an application to explore further.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.