Overview
Location: East Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience
Contract type: Permanent
We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer who can bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring that data from systems such as SAP, Salesforce and factory production feeds is connected, structured and leveraged for meaningful insight.
The Senior Data Engineer will take ownership of developing and integrating data pipelines across the business, supporting enterprise reporting and enabling smart decision-making through Power BI and Azure-based solutions.
Responsibilities
* Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure Data ecosystem
* Oversee the data lake architecture, integrating sources such as SAP, Salesforce and production systems
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into structured, reliable data models
* Partner with the BI Developer to deliver accurate and engaging Power BI dashboards and reports
* Define and implement data governance, best practice and long-term data strategy
* Champion the use of data across departments, ensuring insights are clear, actionable and business-focused
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer or BI Data Lead in a modern cloud environment
* Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lakes and Data Warehousing
* Knowledge of Power BI, ETL processes and integrating enterprise data sources (SAP, Salesforce, production systems)
* Excellent communication skills - able to engage across departments and translate data requirements into solutions
* Competent in SQL for querying, validation and optimisation
* Background in data modelling, data architecture and data governance frameworks
Desirable Experience
* Broader experience in business intelligence and analytics strategy
* Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments
* Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards
* Experience mentoring junior team members or managing small data teams
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the data landscape in a business investing heavily in analytics and insight. As Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping how the company uses data to inform decisions, connect systems and deliver value across departments. You'll have the freedom to influence architecture, tooling and strategy in a growing environment where data is becoming central to business performance.
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