Senior Data Engineer

Digital Waffle; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services business is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to optimize their modern cloud data environment in Guildford. The role involves designing and building scalable data pipelines while managing a growing team. Key technical skills include PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake. This position offers a salary between £70,000 - £90,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects. Ideal for an ambitious data professional eager to grow their career in a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Senior Data Engineer with team leadership.
• Strong technical expertise with cloud data platforms.
• Ability to balance technical delivery with people management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines.
• Work hands-on with cloud technologies for high-performance solutions.
• Manage and mentor engineers, contributing to their growth.

Skills

Data architecture

PySpark

Databricks

Azure

Data Lake

Problem-solving

Job description

Role: Senior Data Engineer

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000

Location: Guildford – 5 days per week onsite

A well-established professional services business is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in building and optimising its modern cloud data environment. This is a technical, hands‑on role with team management responsibilities – ideal for someone who wants to stay close to the tech while guiding and developing a growing team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and architecture
• Work hands‑on with SQL, PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake to deliver high‑performance solutions
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and data‑driven solutions
• Ensure best practice in data governance, quality, and security
• Manage and mentor engineers, helping them grow while contributing directly to delivery
• Support the company’s AI roadmap by developing and scaling the data environment

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Senior Data Engineer with some team leadership responsibilities
• Strong technical expertise with PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake
• Deep understanding of data architecture and ETL processes in cloud environments
• The ability to balance coding and technical delivery with people management
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the energy to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

What’s on offer:

• Salary £70,000 - £90,000
• Onsite role – Guildford HQ, 5 days per week
• The chance to work on cutting‑edge data projects within a modern data stack
• Play a central role in building the foundations that will fuel the company’s AI roadmap
• A brilliant opportunity for a highly energetic, ambitious technical professional who is passionate about data and ready to step up into a role combining delivery with people management

If you’re looking for a career‑defining role where you can stay hands‑on while shaping the future of a team and data platform, we’d love to hear from you.