Data Engineer

Jefferson Frank; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual leave

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Jefferson Frank in Preston is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to lead the evolution of its data engineering capability and help deliver a modern, data-driven future.

You will design, implement and optimise scalable data platforms and pipelines, enabling informed decision-making across the organisation.

This senior role offers hybrid working arrangements, a generous leave allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale data pipelines.
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills.
• Experience with metadata management and data integration approaches.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Hands-on with cloud data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the data engineering function.
• Design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms and pipelines.
• Champion best practices across data architecture, governance, security and quality.
• Drive adoption and optimisation of cloud-based data technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data capabilities.

Skills

Data pipeline design

SQL

Data modelling

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

Job description

Data Engineer - Preston - £60,000

About the Opportunity

A large and respected organisation is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to lead the evolution of its data engineering capability and help deliver a modern, data-driven future. This is a senior technical leadership position offering the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data strategy, architecture, platforms, and standards.

Working within a highly collaborative technology team, you will drive the design, implementation and optimisation of scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable informed decision-making across the organisation.

The Role:

• Lead the strategic direction of the organisation's data engineering function.
• Design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms, pipelines, and integration solutions.
• Champion best practices across data architecture, governance, security and quality.
• Drive the adoption and optimisation of cloud-based data technologies.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data capabilities.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services and cloud-based data platforms.
• Advanced SQL and data modelling skills.
• Experience with metadata management and data integration approaches.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with experience resolving complex technical challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £60,000
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities