Senior Data Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience working as a Data Engineer or in a similar technical role.
• Strong SQL and experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, R or Scala.
• Experience designing and building ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Knowledge of data modelling, data warehouses, lakehouses or data lakes.
• Experience with Microsoft data technologies such as Fabric, Synapse and Power BI.
• Understanding of data governance, security and GDPR principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify innovative solutions.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• Experience with machine learning concepts or supporting data science initiatives.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and data platforms.
• Develop and optimise data models, schemas and storage solutions to support analytics and reporting.
• Build robust ETL/ELT processes to integrate data from multiple sources.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, security and compliance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Support data warehousing, data lakes and modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Produce datasets and models for reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual data processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor and improve data reliability, performance and availability.
• Support the adoption of Agile ways of working and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to colleagues within the team.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• ETL
• Fabric
• Support
• ITIL
• Machine Learning
• Power BI
• Python
• SQL
• Scala
• Security

More:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to help design, develop and optimise modern data platforms and pipelines within a large and evolving organisation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne on a hybrid working basis, this is a 2-year fixed-term role with a salary of £60,000 per annum. We offer the opportunity to work with modern cloud and data technologies in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement and professional development. We are an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.

last updated 32 week of 2026