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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Technologiesparticipate
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, BigQuery, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, JSON, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Operational Databases, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Technical Debt, Indexer, Data Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-data-engineer/46617638

## About the Role

engineersKeep up to date with data engineering developments and evaluate new technologiesParticipate in the team's out-of-hours support rota where requiredRequirementsStrong commercial data engineering experience, ideally in a senior or lead capacitySignificant experience delivering production data engineering solutionsAdvanced SQL and an excellent understanding of databasesStrong Python skills for data engineeringStrong understanding of data warehousing and dimensional/data modellingExperience designing and operating production data pipelinesExperience with a modern cloud data warehouse such as Snowflake, BigQuery or RedshiftExperience with automated testing, version control and CI/CDStrong understanding of data quality, reliability and observabilityExperience diagnosing performance and production issuesAbility to make, document and communicate technical design decisionsExperience mentoring or supporting other engineersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDesirable:
Experience with Snowflake, dbt or FivetranDesirable: Experience working with AWS / GlueDesirable: Experience with MySQL or SQL ServerDesirable: Experience with SalesforceDesirable: Familiarity with JSON and data integration formatsCore CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining data pipelines, ETL processes, and data models, with a strong focus on SQL and Python for data engineering. Proven ability to optimize data solutions for performance and reliability while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.Highest-signal resume keywordsData Engineering ExperienceAdvanced SQL SkillsStrong Python SkillsCloud Data Warehouse ExperienceData Quality and ReliabilityHard SkillsData Pipeline DesignETL ProcessesData ModellingDatabase Schema DesignAutomated TestingVersion ControlCI/CDPerformance DiagnosisData Quality ProcessesTechnical DocumentationSoft SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsMentoring and CoachingIndustry KeywordsData WarehousingDimensional ModellingData
IntegrationObservabilityTechnical DebtTools & TechnologiesSnowflakeBigQueryRedshiftAWSGlueMySQLSQL ServerDbtFivetranJSON #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Design, build and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes and data modelsMake and document architectural and data-modelling decisionsIntegrate and transform diverse data sources into a reliable, unified data platformDesign and implement database schemas for large volumes of structured and unstructured dataBuild scalable and maintainable data solutions supporting analytics, reporting, operational processes and data-driven productsChampion engineering standards across SQL, Python, testing, documentation and code reviewReview designs and code produced by other engineersIdentify and address technical debt and improve the data platformOptimise data solutions using partitioning, indexing and cachingDevelop and maintain data quality processesImprove reliability, observability and performance of data solutionsCollaborate with product managers, developers, data colleagues and business stakeholders to define requirementsDiagnose and resolve performance and production issuesCoach and mentor


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