Senior Data Engineer
Posted Today by IO Associates
£700 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Birmingham, UK
Summary: The Senior Data Platform Architect role involves leading the design and optimization of scalable data architectures to support advanced analytics and Business Intelligence. This strategic position requires a hands-on approach, mentoring others, and ensuring data security and compliance across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and Databricks, and will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the data ecosystem. The position is outside IR35 and involves 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: UK
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.
