Senior Data Operations Engineer

Job Description


Data Operations Engineer
Location: Remote (UK or Ireland based)
Salary: Highly competitive


VANRATH is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading, innovative global payments company for the role of Data Operations Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and build a new Data Operations function, playing a central role in delivering modern data capabilities that will drive business growth and transformation.
This is a fully remote position, offering the chance to work alongside highly skilled and collaborative teams - delivering robust, scalable data solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The Role


In this role, you will design and deploy modern data architectures that deliver high-value insights from a wide range of data sources. You'll collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (engineers, analysts, product managers) to ensure the stability, performance, and quality of a next-generation data platform - supporting critical business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities


  • Design and develop automated, high-performance data pipelines and transformation processes

  • Implement and maintain data quality controls, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and completeness

  • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and platform performance, ensuring high availability

  • Lead Level 1 and 2 support; coordinate Level 3 support with internal teams

  • Automate operational tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce manual work

  • Develop operational playbooks, standards, and best practices for data management

  • Support users across the business in accessing and utilising the data platform

  • Implement and maintain integrations between cloud and on-premises data services

  • Recommend long-term solutions to improve platform stability and supportability

  • Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in data operations and business processes

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

  • 5+ years of advanced SQL experience (Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, etc.)

  • 3+ years of experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)

  • 3+ years of experience with data quality management and issue resolution

  • 2+ years of experience with cloud DW/ETL solutions (e.g., Snowflake, DBT)

  • Experience in Agile delivery environments

  • Strong understanding of cloud concepts and data platform infrastructure

  • Experience with automation, testing and monitoring of data platforms

  • Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

  • Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a track record of owning deliverables end-to-end

What's on Offer?


  • Fully remote working (UK/Ireland)

  • Opportunity to build and shape a new enterprise-grade data operations function

  • Collaborative and innovative team environment

  • Excellent career progression and ongoing professional development

  • Competitive salary and benefits package


Interested?
To find out more or to apply, contact VANRATH today for a confidential conversation.