Data Engineer

Summary: The Senior Data Engineer role focuses on building and scaling high-performance big data pipelines, emphasizing collaboration and technical excellence in distributed environments. The position requires expertise in data modernization, ensuring compliance and security in large-scale systems while facilitating actionable analytics and machine learning concepts. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for guiding team members. This role is suited for proactive individuals who thrive in a goal-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and scale high-performance big data pipelines.
• Lead data modernization efforts ensuring compliance and security.
• Bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts.
• Embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline.
• Guide and coach team members both technically and procedurally.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT.
• Expert skills in Data Vault and Dimensional modelling.
• Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and secure coding.
• Proven ability in data governance.
• Leadership and coaching skills.

Salary (Rate): £80 per hour

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Data Engineer (Data Modernization)

We are looking for a proactive, goal-oriented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale high-performance big data pipelines. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver who excels in distributed environments and values technical excellence through CI/CD and Agile.

The Essentials

• Pipeline Tech: 5+ years of experience with Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and DBT.

• Modern Modeling: Expert skills in Data Vault and Dimensional modelling.

• Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS experience with a focus on CI/CD and writing secure code.

• Data Governance: Proven ability to embed quality, lineage, and monitoring into every pipeline.

• Leadership: A passion for guiding and coaching fellow team members both technically and procedurally.

The Mission

You will lead data modernization efforts, ensuring large-scale systems remain compliant and secure while maintaining a "right tool for the job" mindset. You'll bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable analytics/ML concepts.

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If you have a passion for building well-governed, scalable systems and want to lead a high-impact team, please apply with your CV

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