Data Engineer

Data & AI - Edinburgh, Scotland

Ref: 6055Tuesday 13 January 2026

£50,000 - £70,000

Data Engineer
Edinburgh Hybrid – 2 days onsite
 
I’m on the lookout for an experienced Data Engineer who can help build and scale a robust, multi-tenant data platform. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining reliable data pipelines using Python and cloud services to support critical business systems and analytics.
 
You’ll be joining a a team working on complex, high-volume data platforms that are central to the wider business and ready for continued evolution.
 
The role:
 
  • Design, build, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines using Python and distributed data processing frameworks.
  • Develop and support multi-tenant data processing systems and data pipeline architecture.
  • Integrate data platforms with cloud services including storage, messaging, monitoring, and security tools.
  • Monitor data quality, performance, and reliability, resolving incidents and continuously improving data workflows.
 
What you’ll need:
 
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python and data engineering best practices.
  • Experience working within a cloud environment, ideally Azure (ADF, Storage, Service Bus, Monitor).
  • Solid understanding of data pipeline orchestration, data validation patterns, and ELT/ETL processes.
  • Background in containerisation, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
 
If you’re ready to make an impact in a growing tech company and play a key role in shaping a modern data platform the apply today!
 
Please note we can only consider candidates who can commit to being in the Edinburgh office two days a week, and we cannot consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.
 
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
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