Data Engineer

Birchwell Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Manchester

Influence over data platform

Modern cloud tooling

Professional development

Job summary

Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing technology business in Manchester for a Data Engineer. You will design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines, working with Python, SQL, and Azure data services to deliver reliable data platforms.

You will collaborate with software, analytics and cloud teams to improve data quality, enable better decision-making, and align with engineering best practices within a hybrid work model from Manchester.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in data engineering or a closely related role.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with Azure data services or a comparable cloud platform.
• Knowledge of ETL or ELT pipelines, data modelling and warehouse concepts.
• Experience working with version control, testing and deployment processes.
• Clear communication and confidence working with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Develop and improve data services within a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Improve data quality, reliability and monitoring across the platform.
• Work with analysts and stakeholders to understand reporting and data requirements.
• Contribute to technical standards, documentation and engineering best practice.

Skills

Python

SQL

Tools

Azure

Job description

Role overview

Data Engineer

• Location Manchester / Hybrid
• Salary £65,000 - £80,000
• Type Permanent
• Sector Data & AI
• Reference BW-DATA-001

The opportunity

Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing technology business in the search for a Data Engineer. This position will suit someone who enjoys building dependable data platforms, improving data quality and making information more accessible across a modern organisation.

You will work alongside software, analytics, product and cloud teams to develop reliable data pipelines, strengthen the wider Azure environment and support better commercial decision-making.

What you will be doing

• Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Develop and improve data services within a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Improve data quality, reliability and monitoring across the platform.
• Work with analysts and stakeholders to understand reporting and data requirements.
• Contribute to technical standards, documentation and engineering best practice.

What we are looking for

• Commercial experience in data engineering or a closely related role.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with Azure data services or a comparable cloud platform.
• Knowledge of ETL or ELT pipelines, data modelling and warehouse concepts.
• Experience working with version control, testing and deployment processes.
• Clear communication and confidence working with technical and non-technical colleagues.

What is on offer

• Salary between £65,000 and £80,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working from Manchester.
• A role with influence over the future data platform and engineering standards.
• Modern cloud tooling and a collaborative technology environment.
• Clear scope for professional development as the data function continues to grow.

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