Senior Data Engineer
I'm recruiting a Senior Data Engineer to join an established organisation continuing a significant modernisation of its data capability.
Over the last couple of years, the business has been moving away from a legacy data estate and establishing a modern Microsoft Fabric/Azure platform.
The next stage is about turning those foundations into a genuinely modern, code-led engineering environment.
This is a hands‑on Senior Data Engineer role. They aren't looking for someone who wants to move away from development into pure management.
You'll work across:
- Python / PySpark
- Microsoft Fabric
- Spark and notebook engineering
- Lakehouse / Medallion architecture
- Delta
- SQL
- Azure
- Git / CI/CD
- Automated testing
- Data quality and observability
- Reusable engineering patterns
They're particularly interested in people coming from Databricks/PySpark environments, so extensive Fabric experience isn't essential.
At Senior level, you'll also have the opportunity to influence architecture, technical design, coding standards, CI/CD, testing and engineering best practice, while supporting other engineers and taking ownership of more complex technical problems.
There's still a significant amount to build, and the longer‑term direction extends beyond traditional data engineering into AI, Generative AI and intelligent automation.
It's a good opportunity for somebody who wants to remain deeply technical and hands‑on, but wants more influence over how a modern data engineering capability develops.
£70,000 - £80,000 North West 1-2 days per week
Potential flexibility above this for an exceptional candidate.