Senior Data Engineer – Lead Data Platform Strategy

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to lead the evolution of our data engineering capability and drive a modern, data‑driven future. This senior technical leadership position will shape enterprise‑wide data strategy, architecture, platforms and standards within a collaborative technology team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the organisation's data engineering function.
• Design and deliver enterprise‑scale data platforms, pipelines and integration solutions.
• Champion best practices across data architecture, governance, security and quality.
• Drive adoption and optimisation of cloud‑based data technologies.
• Collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data capabilities.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise‑scale data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services and cloud‑based data platforms.
• Advanced SQL and data modelling skills.
• Experience with metadata management and data integration approaches.
• Excellent problem‑solving and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Data Services
• Cloud‑based data platforms
• Advanced SQL
• Data modelling
• Metadata management
• Data integration techniques

What we offer

• Salary up to £60,000 per year.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.