Senior Data Engineer

Morson Edge (Financial Services); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to build and manage a new Microsoft Fabric data platform in London. This full-time position demands hands-on expertise in Azure and Microsoft Fabric, along with strong Python/PySpark skills. As part of a small, dynamic team, the successful candidate will take on vital responsibilities, including establishing the firm's first data warehouse solution and mentoring junior team members. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure within the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platforms is mandatory.
• Extensive background in Python and PySpark for data manipulation.
• Experience in the investment management or alternative investments sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate a Microsoft Fabric data platform.
• Lead architectural decisions and mentor team members.
• Develop the company's first data warehouse solution.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric expertise

Azure data platform expertise

Python/PySpark skills

ETL skills

Leadership experience

Job description

Data Engineering Lead – MS Fabric, Azure, SQL, DWH, Python - Private Equity - London / Hybrid

A leading private equity firm is hiring a Data Engineering Lead to build and operate a new Microsoft Fabric data platform.

Reporting to the Director of Architecture, this hands‑on role combines technical delivery, architecture, and leadership in a small, high‑impact team.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in building out the businesses first data warehouse solution.

Required Experience

• Hands‑on Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platform expertise.
• Extensive experience with Python/PySpark, and ETL skills.
• Exposure working within Investment Management/Alternative Investments.
• Leadership and mentoring experience is highly beneficial.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the businesses modern data infrastructure and drive impactful data solutions.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Investment Management