Senior Data Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking public sector organisation is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a hybrid role in Birmingham. You will develop and optimise data services, design scalable solutions, and support cloud migrations using Microsoft technologies. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in data services and must be eligible for SC Clearance. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a critical digital transformation initiative.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft data services.
• Proven track record in designing and optimising data pipelines.
• Experience in digital or data transformation programmes.
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise data pipelines and ELT processes.
• Design scalable data platform solutions.
• Support migration of critical datasets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on data requirements.
• Monitor and improve data quality across sources.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Synapse/SQL Databases

Power BI

Purview

Data pipeline development

Data quality monitoring

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Senior Data Engineer – Hybrid - Birmingham (2 days per week in office)
Salary: Up to £65k
Permanent

We are partnering with a forward-thinking, public sector organisation currently undergoing a major data and digital transformation. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a modern, cloud-based data platform that underpins critical regulatory and strategic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies and contribute to the creation of a secure, scalable, and insight-driven data ecosystem that supports the organisation's mission to deliver better outcomes for customers, communities, and the environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll take a hands-on role in building and optimising data services across both modern and legacy platforms. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, maintaining, and optimising data pipelines and ELT processes using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Purview, and Power BI.
• Designing and implementing scalable and reliable data platform solutions aligned with the organisation's data strategy.
• Supporting the migration of critical datasets from legacy systems to the new cloud platform, ensuring high data integrity and minimal disruption.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across IT, Digital, and Data Strategy teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust data services.
• Monitoring and improving data quality, performance, and consistency across multiple data sources.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft data services, with hands-on experience using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse/SQL Databases, Power BI, and Purview.
• Proven track record in designing, building, and optimising data pipelines and integration solutions within cloud or enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Previous involvement in digital or data transformation programmes, ideally with a focus on building reusable data services or products.
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance (must have lived in the UK for 5+ years)

If interested, please contact Jacob Ferdinand at