> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2049067-senior-data-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2049067-senior-data-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** Hays plc - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £117,000.0 - £130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, SAP ERP, Power BI, SQL Databases, Powerquery, Build Management, Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/senior-data-engineer-london_4821124 ## About the Role * Strong experience with Databricks, SQL, and modern data engineering. Databricks is already in use. The immediate focus is to stabilise and improve the current environment before building the next-generation solution. * Proven expertise in data modelling (dimensional modelling, star schemas, semantic models, and data warehouse design). * Key data domains include transactional datasets, carbon footprint data, and potentially supply chain data, with SAP experience likely to be beneficial. * Experience designing scalable data platforms and ETL/ELT solutions. * Power BI data modelling and visualisation creating insights for business stakeholders * DAX and Power Query. Success in this role means building a scalable and trusted data foundation that enables high-quality data models, self-service analytics, and actionable business insights. ## Description Sustainable Sourcing - Senior Data Engineer Contract until 31/12/26 3 days per week in office, London Inside IR35 About the role We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to design and build a modern data foundation that enables trusted analytics and business insights. The person will play a key role in developing scalable data pipelines, designing semantic and analytical data models, and transforming raw data into high-quality datasets for reporting and decision-making. Key responsibilities * Design and develop scalable data pipelines in Databricks. * Build and maintain a robust, high-quality data foundation across Sustainable Sourcing areas * Design and implement analytical and semantic data models that support business intelligence and self-service analytics. * Transform complex business requirements into scalable data structures. * Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes. * Ensure data quality, governance, and performance across the data platform. * Collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions and insights * Support Power BI datasets, reports, and dashboards where relevant. Required qualifications * Strong experience with Databricks, SQL, and modern data engineering. Databricks is already in use. The immediate focus is to stabilise and improve the current environment before building the next-generation solution. * Proven expertise in data modelling (dimensional modelling, star schemas, semantic models, and data warehouse design). * Key data domains include transactional datasets, carbon footprint data, and potentially supply chain data, with SAP experience likely to be beneficial. * Experience designing scalable data platforms and ETL/ELT solutions. * Power BI data modelling and visualisation creating insights for business stakeholders * DAX and Power Query. Success in this role means building a scalable and trusted data foundation that enables high-quality data models, self-service analytics, and actionable business insights. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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