Data Engineer

📍 Location: UK, Finland, Germany
🕒 Full Time
💡 Data Engineering | AWS | Professional Services

About Firemind
Firemind is a specialist in Generative AI and Data Modernisation and an AWS Premier Partner. We help our clients take ideas from concept to production by building scalable AI and cloud solutions that solve real business challenges.
We were recently recognised at the AWS GenAI Innovation Awards, placing just after Nvidia - this is a big milestone for our small and focused team!

The Role
We are seeking a motivated and talented Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, with experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data management systems within AWS. They will work closely with data architects, AI Engineers, and analysts to ensure system designs meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data management systems within AWS
• Work closely with data architects, data scientists, and analysts to ensure system designs meet business requirements
• Develop processes for requirements gathering and data modeling
• Implement effective metrics and monitoring processes
• Collaborate with AWS Cloud Engineers for infrastructure requirements and optimisation
• Address and troubleshoot data-related problems in a timely manner
• Ensure systems meet business requirements and industry practices for data privacy and security
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and skills development to junior data engineers

What We’re Looking For

• ✅ Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with significant exposure to AWS environments
• ✅ Extensive knowledge of AWS services related to data and analytics such as AWS Glue, AWS Redshift, S3, Athena, Kinesis, and DynamoDB
• ✅ Extensive experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools
• ✅ High levels of proficiency in SQL and scripting languages such as Python
• ✅ Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, and a passion for learning and innovation

Nice To Have

• ➕ AWS Certified – Professional
• ➕ AWS specialty exam e.g Machine learning, security or data analytics
• ➕ HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Why Join Firemind

• 🔥 Shape and scale the future of AI services in a fast-growing, innovation-driven company.
• 🌍 Work with cutting-edge technology and a talented, mission-driven team.
• 🧠 Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and opportunities for professional growth
• 🔥 Be part of building Firemind’s presence globally and help shape how we operate and grow locally

How to Apply
If you're a Data Engineer and have a passion for transforming data into meaningful insights and are eager to grow in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills, work on impactful projects, and contribute to our team’s success as you grow your career.
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For any enquiries, feel free to contact:
📩 Maureen Chan-Nieminen - [email protected]

At Firemind, we build useful AI with great people. Let’s talk.