Senior Data Engineer

Milton Keynes Village
1 week ago
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Senior Data Engineer

Permanent

Milton Keynes (2 days per week)

Salary: £60 000 - £65 000 (slightly negotiable)

Synapri collaborates with a leading content and data provider, to identify a Senior Data Engineer to develop and grow their data capability.

Although previous leadership experience is not required, the client needs someone comfortable enough to step up in their career, mentor 2 more junior members of the team and act as the bridge between the data engineering/ architecture team and the wider business.

The right candidate would be an individual with a strong analytical mindset and the competence to confidently communicate with business stakeholders (Business Analysts, Senior Management, CTO), in addition to Architects, to help champion the data design.

Main responsibilities:

  • Design and implement robust data pipelines and platforms to support reporting and operational requirements.

  • Data Warehousing practices, especially using SQL, DataBricks/ Snowflake and ADF (Azure Data Factory)

  • Design and implement modern ETL processes (ensuring seamless data flow and integration across platforms).

  • Advise on data governance policies and procedures to manage the data lifecycle

    Experience needed:

  • Azure tech stake experience including SQL Server, Elastic Pool, SSRS, Azure Data Factory.

  • Working with Snowflake and DataBricks would be a plus.

  • Working with PowerBI and building reports.

  • Implementations in an Agile development environment.

    The role is on a hybrid work model – 2 days per week in the office (Milton Keynes) and 3 days remote.

    If you tick most of the boxes above and have a ‘can do’ attitude, please apply for immediate consideration

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