Overview
Uniserve is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimising our enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions that enable advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement scalable data architectures using Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, OneLake, Spark, Delta Lake).
* Build and optimise complex data pipelines across the Medallion Architecture for analytics-ready data.
* Develop reusable data models, semantic layers, and curated datasets for enterprise-wide use.
* Write production-grade code in Python, SQL, and Scala, following best practices for modularity, testing, and performance.
* Implement and enforce data governance, lineage, and metadata standards (Microsoft Purview).
* Drive adoption of CI/CD, version control, and DevOps practices for data engineering workflows.
* Monitor and resolve performance bottlenecks in Spark jobs and large-scale queries.
* Collaborate with architects, analysts, and business leaders to align data solutions with strategic goals.
* Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and patterns for scalability and maintainability.
* Contribute to platform reliability, cost optimisation, and security using architectural best practices.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in data engineering with expertise in Microsoft Fabric or similar cloud platforms.
* Advanced proficiency in Python, Spark, and Scala for data processing and pipelines.
* Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture, Delta Lake, and distributed data systems.
* Experience with Spark performance tuning and optimisation.
* Solid knowledge of data governance, lineage, and metadata management (Microsoft Purview preferred).
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices.
* Ability to design and implement reusable data models and semantic layers.
* Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g., DP-203, CDMP, DGCP, Masters in a related field) are advantageous.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
* Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
* Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
* Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
* Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses.
* Interest-Free Company Loan.
* Free On-Site Parking.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Referral Bonus £750.
* Flu Jabs Annually.
* Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work.
* Supply Chain Academy Education Courses.
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