Senior Data Engineer

Leeds Building Society; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution located in Brighton is searching for a Senior Data Engineer to lead technical initiatives within their data delivery squads. This role involves developing efficient data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, building ETL pipelines, and optimizing data processing jobs. Candidates should have significant experience in data engineering and a collaborative approach. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive work environment that values its employees.

Benefits

Annual bonus of up to 12%

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Colleague Mortgage and Saver products

Electric vehicle / Cycle to Work scheme

2 days volunteering per year

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Data Engineer with strong technical skills.
• Ability to act as a technical lead and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable data solutions using ADF and Databricks.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines for data transformation.
• Optimize data processing jobs for performance and cost.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

SQL

Data Lake

Databricks

Data modelling

ETL development

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

How you\'ll help us live our purpose

We\'ve been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you\'ll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation. It\'s a purpose that drives everything we do. And you can play your part too - join our Central Data Office as a Senior Data Engineer.

How you\'ll make a difference

As a Senior Data Engineer, you\'ll be the technical lead in one of our data delivery squads. As an SME, you\'ll develop and implement scalable and efficient data solutions using ADF and Databricks, build and maintain robust ETL pipelines for data transformation, and optimise data processing jobs for performance and cost.

What will you bring to the role?

• Experienced Senior Data Engineer, technically skilled, always curious and highly passionate about using data to make an impact.
• Significant experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks and SQL.
• A collaborative, supportive approach with the ability to step up as technical lead, communicate clearly and support colleagues
• Proficiency in data modelling, ETL development, and data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of DevOps and Automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

And in return, you\'ll get the best from us

• Annual bonus of up to 12%
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme
• Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
• Electric vehicle / Cycle to Work scheme
• 2 days\' volunteering per year

We\'ll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us?

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We\'re committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

You\'ll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we\'ve embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we\'ve taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

Why wait? Apply now

We\'d love to hear from you. But don\'t wait around - we may close the advert early and we\'d hate for you to miss out.

We\'re devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you\'d like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We\'re committed to supporting you to be at your best - to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on [e-mail].

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