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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Hamilton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Azure Data Factory, Agentic-AI, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-data-engineer/53461407

## About the Role

About You Experience 5 years' experience in software development, data engineering or data platform delivery.
Strong software engineering foundation prior to specialising in data.
Experience building enterprise applications, APIs, services or software platforms.
Client-facing consulting, vendor or professional services experience.
Experience leading workshops, stakeholder discussions and solution design sessions.
Proven ability to balance technical excellence with commercial and business outcomes.

Technical Skills Data & Analytics Microsoft Azure Data Platform
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Azure Synapse Analytics
Microsoft Fabric
SQL
Power BI
Data Modelling
Data Engineering
ETL/ELT Development
Data Pipelines

Software Development Python, C# and/or JavaScript
API and application development
Software design and engineering best practices

Engineering & DevOps Git
CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code
Test Driven Development (TDD)

AI & Emerging Technology AI-Assisted Development
Agentic Development Tools
Modern AI-enabled delivery practices

Key Attributes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Consultative and customer-focused approach.
Ability to confidently facilitate workshops and present solutions.
Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
Strong mentoring and leadership capability.
Comfortable operating across both business and technical environments.
Critical thinker with a practical approach to applying AI technologies.
Able to influence outcomes and build trusted client relationships.

## Description

The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Data Developer to join a growing consultancy delivering modern data, cloud, software and AI solutions across a range of industries.
This is a client-facing role suited to an experienced software or data professional who combines strong technical capability with consulting skills. You will work directly with stakeholders to understand business challenges, design scalable data solutions, and deliver high-quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to modern data platform implementations, AI-enabled development practices, solution architecture, and strategic client engagements.
Key Responsibilities Lead client workshops, discovery sessions and requirements gathering activities.
Design and deliver scalable Microsoft-based data platforms and solutions.
Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines, data models and data integration processes.
Develop production-grade solutions using Python, C# or JavaScript.
Create SQL-based solutions across modern cloud data environments.
Design and develop Power BI reporting and visualisation solutions.
Contribute to solution architecture, estimations, technical design and presales activities.
Mentor and support junior and intermediate developers.
Drive adoption of AI-assisted and agentic development practices.
Manage project scope, delivery risks and stakeholder expectations.
Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.