Senior Data Engineer

Skipton Building Society; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building society in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to enhance their data platform. This hybrid role involves transitioning to cloud architecture, utilizing Azure technologies, and collaborating with a dynamic engineering team. The position offers mentorship opportunities and focuses on innovative solutions that drive organizational change. Skipton values work/life balance and offers various benefits to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Bonuses

Holidays

Pension Contributions

Mortgage Support

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Training

Private Medical Insurance

Volunteering Days

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in developing Azure Data solutions.
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT solutions and data modeling principles.

Responsibilities

• Advancing Data Strategy to cloud-based architecture.
• Collaborating to deliver trusted data solutions.

Skills

Azure

Data Modeling

Agile

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

SQL

Python

Git

Job description

Hours and Closing Date

Hours: 35 hrs, Hybrid
Closing Date: Tue, 27 May 2025

About the Role

We're seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to help shape our data platform's future. If you are passionate about cloud technologies, agile delivery, and creating value through data, this role might be perfect for you.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. We are the fourth largest in the UK and are a mutual organization owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton is a great place to work, and we welcome your ideas to keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Your Team and Responsibilities

You will join our expanding Engineering team, collaborating with Data and Software Engineers and engaging with stakeholders across our Technology function and wider business. Your role is pivotal in driving innovative solutions aligned with our change agenda, helping to shape the organization’s future.

What Will You Be Doing?

1. Advancing our Data Strategy by transitioning from traditional on-premises infrastructure to a cloud-based architecture.
2. Contributing to our cloud-native Data Platform using Microsoft Azure technologies such as Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and dbt.
3. Collaborating with Data Engineers, Analysts, and other colleagues to deliver trusted data solutions that meet organizational needs.
4. Participating in process improvements, innovation, and Agile delivery practices.
5. Providing mentorship and participating in design and code reviews.

What Do We Need From You?

• Experience in developing Azure Data solutions.
• Knowledge of data modeling principles and ETL/ELT solutions.
• Experience with Enterprise Data Warehouses, data analysis, testing, and release management.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD tools, and full software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Azure Databricks, Data Factory, Storage, Key Vault, Git, SQL (Spark SQL), and Python (PySpark).
• Certifications: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900).
• Curiosity about technology, adaptability, agility, and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to mentor colleagues and support team growth.

What’s in It for You?

Skipton values work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working options, a vibrant head office, and benefits including bonuses, holidays, pension contributions, mortgage support, salary sacrifice schemes, training, private medical insurance, volunteering days, and inclusive networks. We prioritize your health and wellbeing with initiatives like cycle-to-work and gym discounts.