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Manchester
1 month ago
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Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization)

We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile.

The Essentials

Pipeline Tech: 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT.

Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault and Dimensional modeling.

Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code.

Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline.

Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally.

The Mission

You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a "right tool for the job" mindset. You'll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts.

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If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV

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