Company Overview We are working with an innovative organisation that recognises the increasing complexity of project delivery. Since 2013, our client has been helping companies of all sizes improve the way projects are delivered. Their mission is to become the number one provider of innovative project solutions, driven by a community of experienced, caring, and passionate professionals who are committed to improving project delivery. Why Join Our Client? Our client is currently in an exciting phase of growth, making this an excellent time to join their journey. They are building something special-scaling the business while maintaining a strong people-first approach. Investment in their teams is a key priority, creating an environment where development is encouraged and individuals are supported to grow with the organisation. Their culture sets them apart from other consulting practices, and they are looking to build a team that is equally ambitious. Position Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Data Engineer who thrives on building scalable, cloud-first data systems. In this role, you will design and manage data pipelines that support analytics, AI, and automation across complex infrastructure programmes. Your work will play a key part in enabling data-driven transformation across critical UK industries. Core Responsibilities Design, build, and optimise data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows to ensure high data quality and reliability Collaborate with analysts and AI engineers to deliver robust and reusable data products Manage data lakes and warehouses using formats such as Delta Lake and Parquet Implement best practices for data governance, performance, and security Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to evolve the organisation's data platform Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to team capability building Technical Stack Core: Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 SQL Server Databricks Enhancements: Python (PySpark, Pandas) CI/CD (Azure DevOps) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) REST APIs GitHub Actions Desirable: Microsoft Fabric Delta Live Tables Power BI dataset automation DataOps practices What You'll Bring Professional experience in data engineering or cloud data development Strong understanding of data architecture, APIs, and modern data pipeline design Hands-on experience within Microsoft's Azure ecosystem, with an interest in emerging technologies such as Fabric, AI-enhanced ETL, and real-time data streaming Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor junior team members A strong alignment with the organisation's IDEAL values: Integrity, Drive, Empathy, Adaptability, and Loyalty Ready to Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a key stage of growth, working on impactful projects across critical industries. If you're looking to take the next step in your career within a collaborative and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.