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Are you a skilled Data Engineer with deep Snowflake expertise and a passion for building scalable cloud-based solutions?

A fast-growing technology consultancy is looking for an advanced Senior Data Engineer to lead delivery squads, drive engineering excellence, and help shape innovative data solutions across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Join a high performing team that partners with enterprise clients across sectors to deliver cutting edge data projects. This is a hybrid role (2–3 days onsite) based in London, offering great technical scope, leadership opportunities, and structured career development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of Snowflake based data engineering projects for enterprise clients.

  • Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and architectures using Python, SQL, and Snowflake tools such as Snowpipe, Snowpark, Tasks, and UDFs.

  • Collaborate with various teams to turn business requirements into robust, scalable data solutions.

  • Provide mentorship and line management to the wider team.

  • Maintain client relationships and ensure alignment between business goals and technical delivery.

    What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years in data engineering with proven delivery in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

  • Expertise in Snowflake development and optimisation.

  • Strong skills in Python and SQL for ELT/ETL and transformation workflows.

  • Experience with cloud native storage and compute tools: S3, Data Lake, ADF, Redshift, Synapse, etc.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and DevOps practices in data workflows.

  • Stakeholder management

    Career & Development Opportunities

  • Structured career progression with increasing exposure to technical leadership, client strategy, and people management.

  • Access to 20 dedicated development days per year.

  • Funded certifications in technologies like Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, and Azure.

  • Hands-on leadership development, exposure to strategic projects, and collaboration with senior consultants.

    Role Details

  • Contract Type: Permanent

  • Salary: upto £85,000 (negotiable based on experience) + bonus

  • Location: Central London

  • Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on site (client or office)

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