Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

SENIOR DATA ENGINEER

Hybrid - Wiltshire - £60,000 - £65,000

Company

Our client is a forward-thinking, dynamic business that's undergoing a digital transformation. They are committed to harnessing the power of data to drive strategic decisions and enhance customer experiences across B2B and B2C markets. Their dedicated data and analytics team is at the heart of this journey, exploring innovative technologies to fuel growth and deliver business intelligence across global operations.

Role

They are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their collaborative Data and Analytics team. In this key role, you will be responsible for managing and developing the company's data infrastructure, ensuring that it is scalable, resilient, and aligned with the latest technological advancements. You'll play a critical part in evaluating and integrating data from multiple sources, maintaining high-quality reporting, and ensuring data governance across markets in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the USA.

You will also lead the migration of key infrastructure to the Cloud and provide guidance to a junior data engineer, supporting their development. As part of the Data and Analytics Leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to lead strategic projects, enhance performance, and support a range of analytical and business intelligence teams across the organization.

Your Experience

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

1. Minimum of 5 years' experience working with SQL production environments, ideally in a Data Engineer or DBA capacity.
2. Expertise with SQL, T-SQL, and the ability to manage dynamic data warehouse loads.
3. Extensive experience in data integration, modelling, and data ingestion.
4. Strong hands-on experience with Azure, SSIS, and DataBricks.
5. A collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continual optimization.
6. Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply these in a business setting.

Desirable:

1. Experience handling large datasets from both internal and external sources via APIs and SFTP.
2. Familiarity with data visualization tools, such as Tableau.
3. Knowledge of Information Security principles and collaboration with IT colleagues to ensure a secure infrastructure.
4. Previous experience with tools like SAP, Microsoft NAV, or Erwin would be a plus.
5. Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working closely with both data analysts and IT teams.

Benefits

1. Competitive Salary & Benefits package.
2. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies (Azure, DataBricks).
3. Collaborative, supportive team with excellent growth opportunities.
4. A chance to work on high-impact projects across multiple international markets.
5. Hybrid Working: You'll be required to be in the office 3 days per week, based in Wiltshire (reasonable commute required).
6. Ongoing career development with opportunities to mentor and lead.