Senior Data Engineer

Environmentsmall
London, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Information Engineering Data Infrastructure Python (Programming Language) Cloud Platform System Microsoft Fabric Data Management Data Pipelines Legacy Systems

Job description

Senior Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric)London (1-2 days a week onsite)£65,000 - £85,000 The RoleThis is a hands-on senior data engineering role focused on building modern data platforms from scratch using Microsoft Fabric and cloud technologies. You’ll be joining a growing data team working across a range of client projects, helping organisations move from underutilised data to scalable, insight-driven platforms. The work is varied and delivery-focused, typically across 8-12 week projects covering discovery, proof of concept, and full implementation. This isn’t a role where you’ll be maintaining legacy systems - you’ll be designing and building solutions, shaping technical direction, and working closely with stakeholders to solve real business problems. What You’ll Be DoingDesigning and building data platforms from the ground up using Fabric and cloud technologiesDeveloping Python-based data pipelines and integrating multiple data sourcesWorking across the full lifecycle: discovery * POC * deliverySupporting data science and predictive modelling use casesEngaging directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and shape solutions

Requirements

What They’re Looking ForStrong experience in data engineering with hands-on deliverySolid Python skills for building data pipelinesExperience working in cloud environments (Azure, Fabric, AWS, etc.)Experience building or contributing to greenfield data platformsComfortable working with stakeholders and translating business needs into technical solutionsSomeone who enjoys taking ownership and contributing ideas, not just delivering tasks

About the company

The EnvironmentSmall, growing data team (currently ~15, scaling to ~35)High ownership and autonomy - real opportunity to influence directionCollaborative culture with a strong focus on solving problems properlyVaried project work across sectors including social housing and insurance Why This RoleGreenfield builds - not maintenance workOpportunity to shape how data solutions are designed and deliveredWork across multiple projects and industriesStrong balance of hands-on engineering and influenceClear growth trajectory within a scaling team Salary for this role is going upto £85,000 + Benefits, they’re based in the centre of London with people coming into the office 2 days a week.

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