Senior Data Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by X4 Technology
£60 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Data Engineer role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and models within Microsoft Fabric, with a focus on migrating from Azure Synapse. The position requires strong technical expertise in data integration, ETL workflows, and Power BI, along with mentoring business users. The role is based on-site in either London or Birmingham for three days a week and is outside IR35. The contract is for a duration of six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data models within Microsoft Fabric.
- Lead the migration from Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric using a Medallion architecture approach.
- Integrate internal systems and third-party data sources into the Fabric platform using APIs.
- Develop, optimise, and automate ETL workflows ensuring high standards for data quality.
- Deliver and govern Power BI dashboards and reports while mentoring business users.
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, and Power BI.
- Advanced SQL expertise and experience with PySpark, Python, and Spark SQL.
- Proven track record in designing and optimising ETL pipelines and integrating data sources.
- Experience with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps.
- Domain knowledge in Wealth Management and familiarity with financial planning processes.
Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Job Title: Senior Data Engineer
Day Rate: £400-450/day (Outside IR35)
Location: 3 days per week on-site in either London or Birmingham
Contract Length: 6 months
Senior Data Engineer - Role & Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data models within Microsoft Fabric, supporting enterprise analytics and reporting needs.
- Lead the migration from Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric using a Medallion architecture approach, while ensuring stability of existing Azure and SQL Server environments.
- Integrate internal systems and third-party data sources into the Fabric platform using APIs and robust data integration patterns.
- Develop, optimise, and automate ETL workflows, ensuring high standards for data quality, validation, and performance.
- Deliver and govern Power BI dashboards and reports, while mentoring and upskilling business users to build a self-service analytics capability.
Senior Data Engineer - Required Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, and Power BI in a production environment.
- Advanced SQL expertise and solid experience with PySpark, Python, and Spark SQL for large-scale data processing and transformation.
- Proven track record in designing and optimising ETL pipelines and integrating multiple data sources, including API-based ingestion.
- Experience with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps, plus exposure to AI/ML tools for predictive analytics.
- Ideally, domain knowledge in Wealth Management, including familiarity with financial planning processes and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Consumer Duty, SMCR, MiFID).
Interviews: April 2026
Start Date: April 2026
How to Apply: Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology