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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Bright Purple Resourcing Ltd
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £136,500.0 - £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Scripting, Snowflake, Deployment Automation, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/job/senior-data-engineer-6166.aspx

## About the Role

o Extensive experience delivering enterprise data engineering solutions.
o Strong background building data pipelines and integrations.
o Excellent SQL and experience with technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle or Snowflake.
o Experience with cloud platforms including Azure or AWS.
o Strong scripting skills using SQL, Python or PowerShell.
o Experience with CI/CD, deployment automation and engineering best practice.
o Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence engineering direction.
o Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

## Description

Are you a Senior Data Engineer who enjoys leading complex engineering initiatives while remaining hands-on?
We're looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a high-performing data engineering team delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and products. You'll combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering, helping shape best practice while delivering reliable, scalable and secure data solutions.

What you'll be doing
o Lead the design, development and delivery of complex data pipelines and data products.
o Provide technical ownership across large-scale engineering initiatives.
o Drive engineering standards, automation and best practice across the team.
o Work closely with Data Owners, Architects and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
o Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing across the wider team.
o Lead investigations into production issues, root cause analysis and service improvements.
o Champion modern engineering practices, CI/CD and continuous improvement.


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