Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Senior Data Engineer

Manchester
2 weeks ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

The Senior Data Engineer will play a pivotal role in developing and optimising data pipelines, ensuring the seamless flow of information across the organisation. The successful candidate will also be heavily involved in supporting our cloud migration project.

Client Details

Based in Manchester City Centre, we are a leader in our field in the UK and Ireland

We are a testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) company founded in 1859 that provides risk management solutions to ensure safety and compliance for a wide range of industries. We serve over 35,000 customers with services like electrical testing, asset management, non-destructive testing (NDT), and inspections for infrastructure, manufacturing, and healthcare facilities.

Description

The Successful Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:

·

Development and implement data and reporting solutions from our Dynamics, in-house and 3rd party sources, using the latest Microsoft technologies: Azure Synapse Analytics & Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database
Support older Microsoft Technologies whilst we are in transition: SSIS and SSRS. Supporting change and migration efforts.
Work with other members of the team or directly with business users to understand and document business requirements,
Undertake/support the monitoring of BAU processes as directed, including undertaking root cause analysis, advising remediation options and if required delivering a solution including delivering any early lifecycle support as needed.
Ensure that all work is carried through the environments, source controlled with regularity and deployment packages are robust and well organised.
Mentor and support team members as well as wider business users through training, pair programming, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Profile

The successful Senior Data Engineer will be able to demonstrate:

Successful delivery of complex Business Intelligence solutions using modern data platform & reporting technologies and services in Microsoft Azure. Especially Synapse, ADF and Power BI
Stakeholder management & project ownership.
SQL SSIS, SSRS, SSAS
Strong data modelling knowledge
Setup and management of code management & deployment tools

Job Offer

The successful Senior Data Engineer can expect:

Hybrid working (2 days in the Manchester office)
A competitive salary ranging from £70000 to £80000, DOE.
Permanent position based in Manchester with opportunities for career growth.
Comprehensive benefits package including a 10% pension.
An engaging role within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
A collaborative and supportive work environment in a reputable organisation.If you are passionate about data engineering and are ready for a new challenge in the Manchester area, then apply today

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Data Engineering Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK data engineering hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise reliable pipelines, modern lakehouse/streaming stacks, data contracts & governance, observability, performance/cost discipline & measurable business outcomes. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for platform‑oriented DEs, analytics engineers, streaming specialists, data reliability engineers, DEs supporting AI/ML platforms & data product managers. Who this is for: Data engineers, analytics engineers, streaming engineers, data reliability/SRE, data platform engineers, data product owners, ML/feature‑store engineers & SQL/ELT specialists targeting roles in the UK.

Why Data Engineering Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

For many years, data engineering in the UK meant designing pipelines, moving data between systems, and ensuring analysts had what they needed. Today, the field is expanding. With cloud platforms, machine learning, real-time analytics and the explosion of sensitive personal data, employers expect data engineers to do much more. Modern data engineering is no longer just about code and storage. It requires legal awareness, ethical judgement, psychological insight, linguistic clarity and human-centred design. These disciplines shape how data is collected, processed, explained and trusted. In this article, we’ll explore why data engineering careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design now influence job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive.

Data Engineering Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Data Engineering Department

Data has become the lifeblood of modern organisations. Every sector in the UK—finance, healthcare, retail, government, technology—is increasingly relying on insights derived from data to drive decisions, deliver products, and improve operations. But raw data on its own isn’t enough. To make data useful, reliable, secure, and scalable, companies must build strong data engineering teams. If you’re recruiting for data engineering or seeking a role, understanding the structure of such a team and who does what is essential. This article breaks down the typical roles in a modern data engineering department, how they collaborate, required skills and qualifications, expected UK salaries, common challenges, and advice on structuring and growing a data engineering team.