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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Northern Ireland
- **Location:** Cookstown, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Big Data, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Data Store, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-data-engineer/46607605

## About the Role

teamsOversee performance optimisation and platform reliabilitySupport data migration strategy and executionEnsure governance, security and compliance standards are metProduce architecture documentation, design artefacts and delivery roadmapsKey Requirements7+ yearsâ experience in data engineering or data platform developmentStrong experience with modern cloud data platforms, Spark and distributed data processingExperience with data cataloguing and governance tooling, open table formats (e.g. Delta Lake, Iceberg) and streaming architecturesAdvanced Python and Microsoft SQL Server developmentProven experience leading engineering teams or workstreamsStrong stakeholder engagement and consulting skillsWorking knowledge of HadoopExperience with test-driven development and CI/CDREST APIs and Kafka experienceNice to HaveHands on experience with databricks a distinct advantageExperience leading data platform migrationsExperience managing delivery in large transformation programmesExperience
delivering projects in regulated environments #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Job RoleWe are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead delivery of data engineering workstreams within large-scale data platform and migration programmes. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with consulting leadership, ensuring the successful design, delivery and operation of modern data platforms while working closely with client stakeholders. You will play a key role in shaping architecture decisions, mentoring engineers and driving delivery across complex engagements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead design and implementation of enterprise-scale data pipelines, lakehouse and data warehouse architecturesProvide technical leadership across modern cloud data platforms and distributed processing frameworksDrive delivery of data engineering workstreams within Agile programmesEngage with client stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical solutionsMentor engineers and establish engineering best practicesLead architecture and design discussions with architects and platform


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