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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** FDJ UNITED - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Metadata, Release Management, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Data Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Management - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c45b615859735822 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing scalable, flexible modern data architectures * Experience building modern data lake/lakehouse architectures (e.g., Apache Iceberg) in cloud environments * Strong knowledge of AWS (S3, Redshift) or Azure data services * Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data ingestion * Proven expertise using transformation tools such as dbt * Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (such as Apache Airflow) * Experience with best practices applied to data (e.g., testing, CI/CD) Advantageous * Experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Amazon QuickSight * Experience with generative AI applications in data analytics * Nice to have some JAVA experience ## Description As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and building innovative data solutions within a fast-paced agile data engineering team. You will play a crucial role in modernizing our data platform to enhance product offerings, closely collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to maximize the value of data for reporting, analytics, and decision-making processes. In this role, you'll help transform our cloud data landscape, working with streaming technologies, cloud data warehouses, and Lakehouse architectures to unlock new insights and capabilities for our business units. Additionally, you will leverage automation and generative AI to increase operational efficiency and enhance self-service capabilities across the organization. What you will do Data Platform & Architecture * Develop and maintain robust and efficient data solutions and products including data transformation, data modelling, and reporting on both on-premises and cloud environments * Build modern data lake/lakehouse architectures that support scalable, flexible data processing * Enhance platform integration by leveraging domain events to enable more efficient and real-time data processing Self-Service Analytics & Enablement * Champion the adoption of generative AI features such as Amazon Q and Copilot to deliver intuitive analytics experiences * Build sophisticated solutions to deliver actionable insights, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and data accessibility Engineering Excellence & Automation * Enhance data engineering processes through automation, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing ETL/ELT flows to improve efficiency and maintainability * Be a champion of best development practices on existing and new technologies * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, documenting them as GAPs and aligning them with Architects Data Governance & Discovery * Facilitate data discovery and enhance data management processes using platforms like Open Metadata * Ensure KPIs and documentation remain accurate and up to date * Support data quality and compliance standards across the organization Innovation & Operations * Initiate and experiment with new ideas and approaches that support the A&I department's strategy * Proactively support and maintain data products, including handling release management, troubleshooting incidents, and providing on-call support as necessary ## 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) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Data: The Deciding Factor in AI Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100310-data-the-deciding-factor-in-ai-success) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)