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Senior Data Engineer

Birmingham
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Senior Data Engineer
Birmingham - Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
£55,000 - £65,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Job Ref: J12976

An innovative, growth-focused organisation that is actively expanding its data capabilities seeks an Senior Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic data solutions that power smarter decision-making across the business.
This is more than just building dashboards, you'll be architecting scalable, innovative data solutions within the Azure ecosystem, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and contributing to a data-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities
As a Data Engineer, you will:
·Design, develop, and deliver end-to-end Power BI dashboards and data solutions in the Azure Cloud
·Work closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders to bring BI products to life
·Translate business requirements into actionable and efficient technical solutions using Agile methodologies
·Build and maintain robust, scalable data models and data architecture
·Utilise the data warehouse to drive self-service analytics and business insight
·Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR)
·Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of data excellence
·Continuously identify opportunities for improving data quality, reliability, automation, and reusability

Experience & Skills Required
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
·Proven Proficiency in Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL (essential)
·Proven expertise with Power BI and a strong eye for intuitive, user-friendly data visualisation
·Solid understanding of data warehouse design including planning and development
·Experience managing senior stakeholders and translating their needs into technical solutions
·Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
·Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills
·Proven experience working in Agile environments as well as Azure DevOps
·A degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Additional Information
·Hybrid working: Only 1 day per week required in the Birmingham office
·You must have the right to work in the UK - unfortunately, sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Ready to take the next step in your career? This is a great opportunity to lead end-to-end data development and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams while making a real, measurable impact.

Apply today to find out more.

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