Senior Data Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software house in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to enhance and optimize their data architecture and pipelines. You will work in a collaborative environment to design and support data solutions using a range of modern technologies, while also serving as a data integration expert, assisting various teams. This exciting opportunity welcomes driven individuals who are eager to make a significant impact in data engineering.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support data solutions and performance tuning.
• Build and maintain data solutions using modern tools and frameworks.
• Translate requirements into actionable tasks in Agile/DevOps.

Skills

Data Engineering

Python

SQL

Azure

ETL tools

Agile

Docker

Java

Go

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Fivetran

Azure DevOps

GitHub

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Enso Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with one of NI's leading software houses on the search for a Senior Data Engineer to join their team.

The Data Engineer will be part of a local team in NI, responsible for improving and optimising data architecture and pipelines. The ideal candidate will have experience building and optimising data pipelines and enjoy creating data solutions from the ground up. The role involves supporting developers, database architects, data analysts, and data scientists, ensuring that data delivery is consistent and efficient across projects. The Data Engineer will also manage daily tasks related to implementing new services and supporting existing ones.

Our client is looking for driven, passionate individuals who work well in distributed teams. While the skills listed below are preferred, the company values candidates who are eager to learn and bring enthusiasm and hard work to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and support data solutions, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and system administration.
• Build and maintain data solutions using Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, Azure Cloud, Python, Docker, and SQL.
• Participate in the development lifecycle using Agile/DevOps methods and Azure DevOps.
• Translate requirements into actionable tasks.
• Serve as a data integration expert, helping to craft solutions that provide global visibility to stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate:

• At least 3 years of experience in Data Engineering or a similar role.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong skills in writing SQL queries.
• Experience with ETL tools (Fivetran, Azure Data Factory) and working with large datasets.
• Familiar with DevOps principles and CI/CD practices using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Experience in building modern data pipelines.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

This is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about data engineering and looking to make an impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you're eager to join a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Barry O’Neill, Principal Consultant at Enso Recruitment.