A Manchester based FMCG is seeking a highly skilled Senior/ LeadData Engineer to join their growing data team. This role will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining a modern data warehouse and data infrastructure to support advanced analytics and reporting needs for a fast-growing organisation. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using SQL and Python (PySpark). Ingest, transform, and curate data from multiple sources into Azure Data Lake and Delta Lake formats. Build and optimize datasets for performance and reliability in Azure Databricks. Collaborate with analysts and business stakeholders to translate data requirements into robust technical solutions. Implement and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory or Synapse Pipelines. Design and develop a fit-for-purpose enterprise data warehouse to serve reporting and analytics. Ensure data quality, data integrity, and adherence to governance policies. Monitor and troubleshoot production jobs and processes. Preferred Skills & Experience: Strong proficiency in SQL for data transformation and performance tuning. Solid experience with Python, ideally using PySpark in Azure Databricks. Hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2. Understanding of data warehouse concepts, dimensional modelling, and data architecture. Experience working with Delta Lake and large-scale data processing. Experience building ETL pipelines in Azure Data Factory or similar orchestration tools. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git ) and CI/CD practices. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or retail business. Exposure to Azure Synapse, Power BI, and Azure DevOps. Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices. What We Offer: The opportunity to help shape the data infrastructure of a high-growth company. Progression Collaborative and flexible work environment. Investment in learning and development. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you feel you are a close match and would like more information or an informal discussion, please do get in touch.