Senior Data Engineer

Summary: The Senior Data Platform Architect role involves leading the evolution and scaling of a modern data ecosystem to support advanced analytics and business intelligence. This strategic and hands-on position is suited for a data leader who excels in complex environments and is passionate about shaping technical direction while mentoring others. The role requires expertise in AWS, Azure, and Databricks, and involves ensuring data security and compliance across multiple teams. The position is outside IR35 and includes some travel to client sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and optimisation of scalable data architectures across cloud platforms.
• Drive the development of high-performance data pipelines and workflows.
• Champion data quality, governance, and compliance across the ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategy with business goals.
• Act as a technical mentor and thought leader within the engineering function.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in data engineering and platform architecture.
• Strong background in distributed data processing and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with modern data tooling and frameworks.
• Deep understanding of data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on scalability, reliability, and business impact.

Salary (Rate): £700 per day

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Contract Opportunity: Senior Data Platform Architect

Our client is seeking a seasoned data leader to help evolve and scale a modern data ecosystem that supports advanced analytics and business intelligence across the organisation.

This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys shaping technical direction while mentoring others. You'll be instrumental in ensuring data is secure, compliant, and ready for decision-making across multiple teams. This role falls outside IR35 and will require some travel to client sites.

The chosen candidate will have experience in AWS, Azure and a strong knowledge of Databricks (ideally with some fabric exposure too).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimisation of scalable data architectures across cloud platforms.
• Drive the development of high-performance data pipelines and workflows.
• Champion data quality, governance, and compliance across the ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategy with business goals.
• Act as a technical mentor and thought leader within the engineering function.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate.

Desired Experience

• Proven experience in data engineering and platform architecture.
• Strong background in distributed data processing and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with modern data tooling and frameworks.
• Deep understanding of data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on scalability, reliability, and business impact.