Senior Data Engineer
Mindmap Technology Limited
Central Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
19 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Part-time / full-time Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 45KJob location
Remote
Central Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Information Systems
Information Engineering
Data Governance
Data Systems
Decision Support Systems
Systems Analysis
Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Unstructured Data
Large Language Models
Information Technology
Data Pipelines
Job description
- Define system boundaries, interfaces, APIs, and integration patterns across internal and client platforms
- Produce architectural documentation including high-level designs (HLDs), low-level designs (LLDs), data flow diagrams, and system specifications
- Analyse client business requirements and translate them into technical system designs, solution architectures, and data models
AI & Data Platform Development
- Design and implement AI-driven workflows using structured and unstructured data
- Architect data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and analytics using modern cloud-native tooling
- Work with machine learning and LLM-based components to support planning, estimation, and risk analysis
- Ensure explainability, auditability, and governance of AI outputs for enterprise clients
Technical Oversight & Client Advisory
- Provide technical oversight and assurance for client projects, reviewing solution designs, delivery approaches, and implementation plans
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders, helping assess team structures, skills requirements, and delivery readiness, support clients in evaluating tools, and architectures
- Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
Delivery & Governance
- Define technical standards, best practices, and reference architectures
- Support project governance through design reviews, architecture boards, and delivery checkpoints
- Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure designs are implemented correctly and efficiently
- Ensure solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and compliance requirements
Requirements
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Senior Data Engineer to join our data team. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and optimise data pipelines and architectures that support advanced analytics and business insights. Your expertise will drive data-driven decision-making across the organization, ensuring high-quality, accessible data assets., Required Skills & ExperienceEssential
- Strong experience in data systems analysis & design including LLM-based applications
- Proven background in data engineering and software engineering within complex systems
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience producing formal technical documentation and architecture artefacts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
- Experience in AI-enabled decision support or planning systems
- Exposure to regulated industries (financial services, enterprise SaaS, public sector)
- Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance considerations
- Experience supporting or overseeing distributed or offshore development teams, * Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
- Relevant professional certifications in cloud architecture, data engineering, or systems design are desirable
About the company
Mindmap Technology is a dynamic software development and consultancy firm dedicated to delivering innovative digital solutions. We thrive on fostering a collaborative environment that empowers our teams to create impactful technology for diverse clients.