Senior Data Engineer

Sword Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Glasgow is seeking a talented Data Engineer to design and optimise robust data platforms. You will work with Azure technologies like Data Factory and Synapse Analytics to transform business requirements into technical solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong coding background in SQL and Python, and experience with data governance tools. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements and personalised career development opportunities.

Benefits

Personalised Career Development

Flexible working

Generous annual leave allowance

Private health access

Pension scheme

Discounted cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong coding skills in SQL, Python, Scala, and T‑SQL.
• Knowledge of Data Lakes, Snowflake, Databricks, and Cosmos DB.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise modern data platforms.
• Transform business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop data models and deliver insights through Power BI.

Skills

SQL

Python

Scala

T‑SQL

Data Lakes

Snowflake

Databricks

Microsoft Purview

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Factory

Tools

Azure Cloud Technologies

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

Are you passionate about building robust, scalable data solutions that drive business insights? We’re looking for a talented Data Engineer to design and optimise modern data platforms, leveraging cutting‑edge technologies like Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric. In this role, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to transform business requirements into technical solutions, develop data models across Data Lakes, Snowflake, Databricks, and Cosmos DB, and deliver actionable insights through Power BI.

If you thrive in coding with SQL, Python, Scala, and T‑SQL, and want to play a key role in shaping data strategy while supporting governance and lineage with tools like Microsoft Purview, this is the opportunity for you.

• Microsoft Purview (or similar data governance tools)
• Microsoft Fabric & Azure Cloud Technologies
• Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory
• Data Lake, Big Data platforms, Cosmos DB
• Proficient in SQL, Python, Scala and T‑SQL
• Snowflake
• Databricks

Key personal attributes:

• Strong communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and Azure DevOps
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Curious, proactive and detail oriented
• Solid knowledge of Data & AI technologies and trends
• Strong business consultancy skills
• Team player with the confidence to work independently when needed

Preferred certifications

• Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Azure Data Scientist Associate
• Azure Data Analyst Associate

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work‑life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well‑being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.