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Senior Data engineer (Java/SQL)Methods • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior Data engineer (Java/SQL)

Senior Data engineer (Java/SQL)

Methods • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong SQL and Java expertise to design and deliver scalable data solutions.

In this role, you will leverage Java's robustness and Scala's functional data-processing power to build scalable pipelines, manage distributed big data frameworks, and optimize our data platform.

Location: 3days/w onsite in Glasgow

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to support data integration, transformation, and analytics requirements.
  • Write efficient, high-performance SQL queries, stored procedures, and data transformation logic.
  • Build and maintain backend data processing applications using Java.
  • Develop scalable APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Work with batch and near real-time data processing frameworks to deliver reliable data solutions.
  • Optimise data models, database performance, and query execution.
  • Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
  • Implement automated testing, monitoring, and data quality controls across the data platform.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

•Java: 5+ years of professional experience with Java (Version 11 or higher preferred).

• Advanced SQL skills with experience in performance tuning, data modelling, and complex query development.

• Strong Java development experience, including object-oriented design and enterprise application development.

• Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT pipelines.

• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.

• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling.

• Experience with version control systems such as Git.

• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and modern data engineering practices.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Scala development.

• Experience with Apache Spark or other distributed data processing frameworks.

• Experience with Kafka, Event Hubs, or other streaming technologies.

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Familiarity with data lake and lakehouse architectures.

• Experience in banking or financial services industry

Benefits

Benefits
By joining us you can expect

  • Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
  • Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
  • Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
  • A supportive and collaborative environment

As well as this, we offer:

  • Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
  • Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
  • Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
  • Time off 25 days a year; plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave per year
  • Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
  • Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
  • Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
  • Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
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