Senior Data Engineer

London, UK | Full-time

About Beams

We’re building the future of home renovation.

We believe that renovation doesn’t need to be complicated and there’s a better way. Since 2022, Beams has been on a mission to deliver a simpler and greener renovation experience for homeowners and contractors facilitated through a tech first platform. More transparency, more efficiency and more trust between all involved.

Success at Beams comes from our people and our culture. Internally, we have a strong bias for action, we believe in making the complex simple and we never settle for the status quo. We’re fueled by positive energy, fostering a culture of openness and doing the right thing. Both for people and the planet.

About the role

As Senior Data Engineer at Beams, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and optimising our data infrastructure to support transformative insights, machine learning and generative, agentic AI and data-driven decisions across the organisation. You’ll lead the development of scalable, reliable data pipelines and warehousing solutions on AWS (or GCP), ensuring our data ecosystem can seamlessly adapt to the growing needs of the business. Your work will be essential in making data a central, accessible asset that empowers every team at Beams, that underpins our ability to scale effectively and provides cutting-edge technology and capabilities to help transform how we operate and our customer experience.

In this role, you’ll work in close collaboration with our product, engineering, and analytics teams to ensure data flows efficiently and is available where it’s needed most. You'll build data systems that support deep analysis and reporting, enabling real-time and strategic insights that inform product development and operational decisions. We are committed to exploring advanced data solutions that support intelligent automation and enhance decision-making.

Beyond the technical execution, you’ll be a key contributor to Beams' vision of radically transforming the home renovation industry through data and AI. Your contributions will enable us to create software that predicts trends and problems, improves project efficiency, and personalises and empathetically automates user experiences. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape industry-leading data solutions that elevate the renovation process and set new standards for data-driven innovation.

What you’ll be doing

  • Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS tools such as Glue, Lambda, and Step Functions.

  • Develop and manage data warehousing solutions with services like Redshift or S3-based data lakes.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and optimise data workflows.

  • Maintain data integrity and security while ensuring best practices for data governance and compliance.

  • Integrate machine learning pipelines and contribute to MLOps practices to support data science initiatives.

  • Explore and leverage AWS, and other, services for agentic AI and machine learning capabilities, contributing to innovative AI-driven solutions.

What you’ll need

  • 7+ years of experience as a data engineer, specialising in AWS data pipelines and warehousing.

  • Expertise with AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, and Step Functions.

  • Strong knowledge of data modelling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and data warehousing best practices.

  • Experience with data pipeline orchestration and automation.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to designing scalable solutions.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable things we like

  • Experience with MLOps tools and practices, including model deployment and lifecycle management.

  • Familiarity with AWS Bedrock or similar services for generative and agentic AI capabilities.

  • Contributions to data-related projects or a portfolio showcasing complex data engineering solutions.

  • Interest in sustainability and using data to drive environmentally friendly outcomes.

Package and Benefits

  • 💰Competitive salary, subject to experience, and share options giving you a stake in the company’s success

  • 🌴 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • 🚀 Opportunities for professional growth and skill development within a fast-paced and collaborative environment

  • 📚 Budget for learning & development to support your growth

At Beams, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe diversity of thought, background, and experience drives innovation and success. We're dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of perspectives and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We're an equal opportunities employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you're passionate about making renovation simpler and greener and share our commitment to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for a role with us, even if you're not sure you're a perfect match. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our team. Apply now by emailing us at hello@beamsrenovation.com, or connect with us to learn more about our current opportunities.

Apply now by emailing us your CV or link to your LinkedIn profile: careers@beamsrenovation.com