
Senior Data Engineer
- Central London
- £110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
I am urgently seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join my client's growing team and play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining modern data platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity with a global financial services organisation for someone with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building scalable, high-performance data solutions in the cloud.Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines using modern tools and frameworks
- Build and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage, and Databricks
- Implement data models and warehousing solutions to support advanced analytics and business intelligence
- Develop efficient and reusable data processing scripts using SQL, Python, PySpark, or Scala
- Work with real-time data processing and streaming technologies
- Contribute to CI/CD and deployment processes using Azure DevOps
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions aligned with business goals
- Support containerisation and orchestration efforts using Docker and related technologies
- Use scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell) for automation and system-level tasks
- Proven experience as a Data Engineer in a cloud-first, production environment
- Hands-on experience with Azure data services: Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, and Databricks
- Strong SQL skills and working knowledge of either Python, PySpark, or Scala
- Solid understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and real-time data streaming
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines and project lifecycle management
- Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
- Comfort working with scripting languages such as PowerShell
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- £120,000
- Discretionary bonus
- Flexible hybrid working (London)
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme and health benefits
- Ongoing training and certification support
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-focused environment