Senior Data Engineer

University of Greenwich; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern UK university is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to develop its enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric. This role involves managing business intelligence systems and enhancing data management workflows. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and project management skills along with a background in technical problem solving. This position plays a crucial role in the university’s ambition to rise as a leading institution by 2030.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale project management.
• Aptitude for technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop the enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric.
• Deliver and manage high-quality business intelligence systems.
• Support and enhance systems related to data management.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Data analytics tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Information and Library Services Directorate, within the University of Greenwich. Our Information and Library Services Directorate delivers award winning IT services and support, library, academic and digital skills and learning enhancement to staff and students across the university. Our digital mission is to ensure everyone in our community is equipped to effectively use digital services, data and technology with confidence, efficiency and creativity in their learning, teaching, research and organisational support.

The University of Greenwich is on an ambitious journey to become the best modern UK university by 2030. We are investing significantly in our digital infrastructure, student experience, and data capabilities. As part of this transformation, we are seeking a certified Microsoft Fabric professional to join our Data & Analytics team and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making across the university.

The Senior Data Engineer is an exciting new role working on the development of our enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric. Within that context, the role holder will be part of the team, with responsibility for the delivery, methods of deployment and management of high-quality business intelligence systems. The enterprise data platform is a key to delivering an enhanced breadth of high-impact analytics and reporting that will support the University’s strategic initiatives.

As Senior Data Engineer, you will be contributing to the transformation of the technology that underpins the way that data is managed, and business reporting is produced. The maintenance, support and enhancement of related systems is key and as such, you should display an aptitude for technical problem solving, root cause analysis and data engineering.

You will have proven experience of large-scale project management, and proactive liaison with all stakeholders. Hence, we are looking for a strong communicator, who is well organised and able to prioritise work under pressure and adapt quickly in a fast-paced IT environment.