Senior Data Engineer

Southern Lights · United Kingdom
Location
United Kingdom
Work mode
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Salary
Not stated
Posted
3 Nov 2026

Verified open 3 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

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We're working with a growing international organisation looking to appoint an experienced Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in the development of its enterprise data warehouse platform.

This is an opportunity to help shape a modern data environment, building scalable data solutions that improve reporting, support business decision making and reduce manual processes across the organisation.

The role

You'll be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining data pipelines, enhancing the organisation's data warehouse and ensuring data is accurate, reliable and accessible for reporting and analytics.

Working closely with technical and business teams, you'll help create a robust data platform that supports both operational reporting and future analytical requirements.

Key responsibilities

  1. Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines from multiple data sources
  2. Develop and enhance an enterprise data warehouse
  3. Automate data integration and transformation processes
  4. Improve data quality through validation, monitoring and governance
  5. Design efficient dimensional data models
  6. Optimise the performance and scalability of data solutions
  7. Integrate data from internal and third-party systems
  8. Produce clear technical documentation and follow engineering best practice
  9. Work closely with BI teams and business stakeholders to deliver trusted reporting
  10. Keep up to date with emerging data engineering technologies

Experience required

  1. Good knowledge of dimensional modelling and data warehousing principles – Moved to top
  2. Commercial experience as a Data Engineer or Senior Data Engineer
  3. Strong SQL skills
  4. Experience developing ETL pipelines
  5. Experience with Microsoft data technologies such as SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric or similar
  6. Understanding of data quality, governance and best practice
  7. Experience supporting reporting and analytics functions
  8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

  1. Competitive salary
  2. Performance bonus
  3. Private healthcare
  4. Enhanced pension
  5. Life assurance
  6. Flexible benefits package
  7. Ongoing training and career development
  8. Hybrid working

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