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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** Artefact - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £66,679.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Retrieval, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Workflow Management Systems, Data Processing, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, AWS Glue, Data Lakehouse, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Databricks - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5853712332 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 3+ years of industry experience in data engineering with a strong technical proficiency in SQL, Python, and big data technologies. * Expertise in building scalable data workflows using cloud-native orchestration tools and distributed data processing frameworks. * Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling such as Terraform * Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and DevOps/DevSecOps practices. * Proven leadership skills and experience managing data engineering teams. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with ambiguity. * Proficient in leveraging AI-assisted workflows to optimise task efficiency. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Excellent understanding of data architecture involving data mesh, data lake, data warehouse and data lakehouse., * Certifications in Azure, AWS, or GCP. * Certifications in Databricks, Snowflake or similar technologies. * Experience in the leading large scale data engineering projects. ## Description We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of data engineering and a proven track record of leading data projects in a fast-paced environment., * Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines using SQL and Python, and leveraging any of the following: Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Apache Airflow and Pyspark. * Lead the integration of complex data systems and ensure consistency and accuracy of data across multiple platforms. * Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices for data pipelines to improve efficiency and quality of data processing. * Work closely with data architects, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical implementations. * Oversee and manage a team of data engineers, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure high-quality project deliverables. * Develop and enforce best practices in data governance, security, and compliance within the organisation. * Optimise data retrieval and develop dashboards and reports for business teams. * Continuously evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance the capabilities of the data engineering function. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)