Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer - £120,000 – Financial Sector - Hybrid (London)
 
Overview
I am urgently seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join my client’s growing team and play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining modern data platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity with a global financial services organisation for someone with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building scalable, high-performance data solutions in the cloud.
 
Key Responsibilities

Design and develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines using modern tools and frameworks
Build and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage, and Databricks
Implement data models and warehousing solutions to support advanced analytics and business intelligence
Develop efficient and reusable data processing scripts using SQL, Python, PySpark, or Scala
Work with real-time data processing and streaming technologies
Contribute to CI/CD and deployment processes using Azure DevOps
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions aligned with business goals
Support containerisation and orchestration efforts using Docker and related technologies
Use scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell) for automation and system-level tasks 
Skills and Experience Required

Proven experience as a Data Engineer in a cloud-first, production environment
Hands-on experience with Azure data services: Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, and Databricks
Strong SQL skills and working knowledge of either Python, PySpark, or Scala
Solid understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and real-time data streaming
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines and project lifecycle management
Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Comfort working with scripting languages such as PowerShell
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
Package

£120,000
Discretionary bonus
Flexible hybrid working (London)
Generous holiday allowance
Pension scheme and health benefits
Ongoing training and certification support
Fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-focused environment