Senior Data Engineer
Birmingham – Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
£60,000 – £65,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Job Ref: J13034
An ambitious organisation investing heavily in its data strategy is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and implement strategic data solutions that enhance decision-making at every level. This role involves much more than dashboard development. You will build scalable Azure-based data architectures, partner with senior leaders, and contribute to the ongoing growth of a data-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and deliver end-to-end data solutions and Power BI products within the Azure cloud environment
* Develop, maintain, and optimise ETL and orchestration pipelines in Azure Data Factory
* Work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to design and deliver high value BI products
* Translate complex business needs into clear, efficient technical solutions using Agile ways of working
* Build and maintain scalable data models and Azure based data architecture
* Leverage the data warehouse to enable self-service reporting and insight generation
* Ensure all data solutions meet governance, security, and regulatory requirements including GDPR
* Mentor junior colleagues and promote quality and best practice across the team
* Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reliability, automation, and reuse throughout the data lifecycle
Experience and Skills Required:
* Strong hands on experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL
* Proven expertise in Power BI, including creating intuitive and user centred visualisations
* Awareness or experience of Microsoft Fabric technologies
* Solid understanding of data warehouse design principles, including Kimball or Inmon methodologies
* Experience working with senior stakeholders and translating their needs into effective technical solutions
* Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
* Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
* Experience working in Agile environments, ideally with Azure DevOps
* A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
* Experience mentoring or supporting junior data professionals
Additional Information
* You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom, as sponsorship is not available now or in the future
This is a great opportunity to take a leading role in modern data engineering within the Azure ecosystem and to influence the organisation’s data capabilities as they continue to grow.
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