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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** The Digital Recruitment Company - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Structures, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Power BI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Azure Data Factory, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, GPT, Software Version Control, Custom Reports - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840674921-senior-data-engineer ## About the Role * Azure Data Factory: Expert in building, automating, and optimising ETL pipelines. * Azure Synapse Analytics: Strong experience with dedicated SQL pools, data warehousing concepts, and performance tuning. * Power BI: Advanced experience managing enterprise models, datasets, and governance processes. * SQL: Expert-level proficiency in query design, optimisation, and data transformation. * Azure Data Lake: Deep understanding of data structures, storage layers, and integration for analytics. * Microsoft Fabric (Emerging): Contribute to the organisation's transition and adoption strategy. * Git / Azure DevOps: Skilled in version control, release management, and CI/CD. * Azure Machine Learning (Desirable): Experience applying or integrating ML models to enhance analytics. * ChatGPT / Copilot Integrations (Desirable): Experience leveraging AI for data automation and insight generation. Soft Skills * Strong leadership and mentoring capability to support and develop junior engineers. * Excellent documentation and knowledge-sharing practices. * Analytical and adaptable in resolving complex data challenges. * Effective communicator, able to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders. * Quality-focused with a continuous improvement mindset., * 5+ years of experience in a Data Engineering role within a cloud-based environment. * Proven delivery of data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Power BI. * Experience leading or contributing to data platform modernisation initiatives, ideally involving Microsoft Fabric. * Prior experience mentoring others and driving technical standards across teams. ## Description * Design, build, and maintain Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines to support complex data integration and transformation needs. * Develop scalable and optimised data models in Azure Synapse Analytics for analytical and operational reporting. * Govern and enhance Power BI datasets and semantic models, ensuring best practice in DAX, performance tuning, and report design. * Lead the development of data architecture and standards across Azure Data Lake and Synapse environments. * Contribute to the migration to Microsoft Fabric, shaping platform architecture and integration patterns. * Implement and maintain data validation, monitoring, and quality frameworks. * Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. * Mentor and support data engineers, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices. * Participate in Agile delivery using Azure DevOps for backlog management, sprint planning, and CI/CD. ## 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) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [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) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [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) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)