Senior Data Engineer

Ceox; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceox in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to join a growing Data & Analytics practice. You will design, build, optimise and maintain enterprise-scale data solutions across the full data lifecycle using Azure Databricks, Fabric and PySpark.

The role is permanent and hybrid (2 days per week) with location in Guildford. You will lead delivery from requirements to architecture planning, deployment and stakeholder collaboration in a UK public sector project.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to make high-level strategic and day-to-day operational decisions with confidence.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of motivating and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Sharp analytical mindset with the ability to proactively spot opportunities and resolve challenges before they escalate.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Fabric, plus strong SQL and data warehousing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions using Azure Databricks and/or Fabric.
• Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
• Develop data warehouse and lakehouse solutions.
• Support BI, analytics, and AI workloads.
• Optimise performance, cost, and reliability.
• Collaborate with technical and functional stakeholders.

Skills

Azure Databricks

Fabric

PySpark

SQL

Data modelling

Tools

CI/CD

DevOps

Power BI

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Senior Data Engineer (Azure | Databricks | Fabric | PySpark | SQL)

Permanent | Hybrid | UK Public Sector Project

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to join a growing Data & Analytics practice. This role focuses on designing, building, optimising, and maintaining enterprise-level data solutions.

You will work across the full data lifecycle, delivering scalable, high-performance solutions using Azure and tools such as Databricks and Fabric.

Who We’re Looking For

A strong Data Engineer with deep technical expertise in Azure, Databricks and Fabric, who enjoys working in a collaborative, client-facing environment and thrives at designing and delivering enterprise-level data solutions, spanning initial requirements gathering, proof-of-concept development, architecture planning, deployment and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop solutions using Azure Databricks and/or Fabric
• Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
• Develop data warehouse and lakehouse solutions
• Support BI, analytics, and AI workloads
• Optimise performance, cost, and reliability
• Collaborate with technical and functional stakeholders

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven ability to make both high-level strategic and day-to-day operational decisions with confidence
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of motivating and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Sharp analytical mindset with the ability to proactively spot emerging opportunities and resolve challenges before they escal
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Fabric
• Strong SQL and data warehousing expertise
• Experience with data modelling
• Experience with Databricks AI/BI or Power BI
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices

Desirable

• Experience in consulting / professional services
• Exposure to AI and advanced analytics solutions
• Exposure to Agentic AI systems built on top of Large Language Models
• Experience with real-time / streaming data
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep)
• Experience in regulated industries
• Passionate about staying at the forefront of industry developments, with a habit of actively monitoring emerging trends, tools, and technologies
• Databricks/Microsoft Azure certifications

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced delivery environments

Contract Details

• Role Type: Permanent & Hybrid (2 days per week)
• Location: Guildford
• Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) or active SC