Senior Data Engineer

Manchester
1 week ago
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CV Technical are proud to be partnered with a leading UK data consultancy who are looking to grow their data engineering capabilities with a Senior Data Engineer on a permanent basis.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of client engagements, create real business impact, and contribute to the growth of a fast-moving, close-knit consultancy.

The Role:

Manchester based with a hybrid working arrangement.
You will work across a diverse portfolio of client assignments, delivering technical solutions that address a wide spectrum of data-related challenges and enabling organisations to make informed, data-driven decisions.
In this position, you'll design and implement advanced data systems and pipelines that meet clients' needs with scalability and reliability in mind.
You will also collaborate closely with both technical and business stakeholders, ensuring you fully understand their objectives and can translate their requirements into effective solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience:

UK Resident - Position requires Full Security Clearance
Bachelors or Masters degree in a STEM subject
Programming experience in Python, R, SQL, SAS
Experienced with DevOps processes
Experienced working in regulated industries
Experienced on the Microsoft Azure stack
Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.
4+ years experience in data engineering
Experience mentoring or supporting more junior engineers
Experience migrating between platforms.
Experience with SAS tools and SAS administration.
Agile Development and Deployment experience

As this role is for a consultancy, travel across the UK to client sites may be required on occasion. Due to the nature of the projects, only candidates who have full working rights (no sponsorship offered) and those who can obtain full security clearance will be considered.

Benefits:

£40,000 - £60,000 base salary (dependant on experience)

Company + Performance bonus

Excellent company pension contribution

Private healthcare

Learning & Development budget

Interviews are happening immediately, please apply directly to be considered.

*Only candidates living in the UK and within a commutable distance to Manchester and those who can obtain full security clearance are being considered

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