Senior Data Engineer

Permanent | Hybrid | UK Public Sector Project

Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to join a growing Data & Analytics practice. This role focuses on designing, building, optimising, and maintaining enterprise-level data solutions.

You will work across the full data lifecycle, delivering scalable, high-performance solutions using Azure and tools such as Databricks and Fabric.

Who We’re Looking For:

A strong Data Engineer with deep technical expertise in Azure, Databricks and Fabric, who enjoys working in a collaborative, client-facing environment and thrives at designing and delivering enterprise-level data solutions, spanning initial requirements gathering, proof-of-concept development, architecture planning, deployment and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions using Azure Databricks and/or Fabric


• Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold)


• Develop data warehouse and lakehouse solutions


• Support BI, analytics, and AI workloads


• Optimise performance, cost, and reliability


• Collaborate with technical and functional stakeholders

Mandatory Requirements:

• Proven ability to make both high-level strategic and day-to-day operational decisions with confidence


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of motivating and influencing stakeholders at all levels


• Sharp analytical mindset with the ability to proactively spot emerging opportunities and resolve challenges before they escalated


• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Fabric


• Strong SQL and data warehousing expertise


• Experience with data modelling


• Experience with Databricks AI/BI or Power BI


• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices


• Experience in consulting / professional services


• Exposure to AI and advanced analytics solutions


• Exposure to Agentic AI systems built on top of Large Language Models


• Experience with real-time / streaming data


• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep)


• Experience in regulated industries


• Passionate about staying at the forefront of industry developments, with a habit of actively monitoring emerging trends, tools, and technologies

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills


• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset


• Clear communication and documentation skills


• Ability to work in fast-paced delivery environments

Role Type: Permanent & Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

Location: Guildford

Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) or active SC