As the first dedicated Data Engineer at SysGroup, you will architect the foundational data layer enabling company-wide AI transformation. You will build scalable models in Snowflake, integrate diverse APIs, and develop predictive tools. Working with state-of-the-art AI models, you will own the data strategy that powers automation for this established, publicly-traded organization.
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Data Engineer at SysGroup
SysGroup PLC is hiring a Data Engineer to architect the foundations of their AI transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join a publicly listed firm as the first dedicated data hire, offering the autonomy of a startup with the security of an LSE-traded company. You’ll own the Snowflake architecture, build high-impact API integrations, and use state-of-the-art AI models to drive automation. With a base of up to £100k and liquid equity, this role is perfect for a Python and SQL expert who wants to lead the data strategy for an AI-first future.
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Location
London, United Kingdom / Remote
Compensation
£60k-£100k + Equity
Company
SysGroup PLC
Role overview
MSP 3.080 employees
SysGroup is an award-winning managed services provider and technology solutions company that delivers end-to-end, future-ready technology solutions designed to accelerate growth and innovation of UK mid-market businesses. The company specializes in cybersecurity, cloud services, connectivity, and digital transformation, with particular expertise in AI and Machine Learning enablement. SysGroup provides integrated solutions across five strategic pillars: Analytics (AI, Machine Learning, Data Strategy), Connectivity (managed networking services, SD-WAN, 5G), Cyber Security (vCISO services, Zero Trust Architecture, penetration testing), Hosting Infrastructure (cloud and on-premises solutions), and Protection (backup, disaster recovery, ransomware mitigation). With over 20 years of experience and more than 100 technology partnerships, SysGroup serves organizations across various sectors including financial services and the public sector, combining managed and professional services to deliver measurable results and transformation outcomes.
What you will do
- Architect and maintain the core data model within Snowflake to centralize data from Zoho CRM, monitoring platforms, and client tools.
- Design and implement robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Matillion, AWS S3, and Lambda to ensure scalable data ingestion via various APIs.
- Partner with the software engineering team to build the predictive tooling suite and data foundations required for advanced AI embedding.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience in cloud data warehousing, specifically with Snowflake, and building production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines with tools like Matillion.
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and a deep understanding of connecting and normalizing data from disparate APIs.
- A tech-forward mindset with genuine fluency in AI-assisted development tools to drive faster, more efficient engineering cycles.
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Why this role is remarkable
- You are the first dedicated hire for this function, offering total autonomy to architect the data layer from scratch rather than maintaining legacy pipelines.
- Benefit from the stability of a publicly traded company (LSE: SYS) while receiving liquid, tradable LTIP shares that offer immediate real-world value.
- Work in an AI-native environment with high-tier access to tools like Cursor and Claude, where AI-assisted development is the team standard.
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