Senior Data Engineer

Robert Half
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Today
£65,000 – £75,000 pa

Salary

£65,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

27 days annual leave (plus BH) Bonus of up to 15% Hybrid working - on average twice a month

We are partnering with a leading business in the West Midlands to recruit a Senior Data Engineer for a newly created permanent position. The role offers a salary of up to £75,000 plus a bonus of up to 15%.

This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance in the office on average twice per month, with flexibility to come in as needed.

The Role

We are for Senior Data Engineers with strong Databricks experience to join a newly established data function wihin a global organisation.

You will play a key role in the implementation of Databricks alongside a strategic partner, acting as the subject matter expert across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver, build and optimise end-to-end data pipelines
  • Act as Databricks SME partnering with stakeholders to gather requirements and drive continuous improvement
  • Develop solutions using PySpark, Spark SQL and Python
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD practices
  • Enhance and optimise existing data pipelines

About You

  • Proven experience in Databricks, Delta Lake, PySpark and Spark SQL
  • Excellent communication skills - ability to partner with the business and key stakeholders to champion best practice in data engineering
  • Strong Python and SQL skills
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices

On Offer

  • Salary - up to £75,000
  • Bonus - up to 15%
  • 27 days annual leave (plus BH)
  • Hybrid working - on average twice a month
  • Opportunity to work with a high-performing Data & Analytics team

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