Senior Data Engineer

Leap29; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a remote position in the UK. The role focuses on data mapping and modelling in Maximo Asset Management environments. Candidates should have extensive experience in managing data structures and formats such as XML, JSON, and CSV. Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with ETL tools are essential. This position involves leading data mapping initiatives and ensuring high standards of data quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in data mapping and data modelling.
• Strong experience with Maximo Asset Management software.
• Proficient in handling multiple data formats: XML, JSON, CSV.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of source and target data structures.
• Develop, document, and maintain detailed data mapping specifications.
• Ensure semantic alignment between systems.

Skills

Data mapping expertise

Data modelling

Experience with Maximo

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in XML

Familiar with ETL tools

Tools

DataStage

XML tooling

Job description

Position: Senior Data Engineer – Data Mapping & Modelling

Location: UK (Remote - Inside IR35)

Security Clearance: Eligibility Required

We are looking for a UK-based Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in data mapping and data modelling, particularly within Maximo Asset Management environments. You will take the lead in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable, scalable data mapping solutions across complex systems and formats, supporting critical migration and integration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of source and target data structures (databases, XML, JSON, CSV, EDI) to define accurate and efficient data mappings.
• Develop, document, and maintain detailed data mapping specifications, transformation logic, and integration rules.
• Ensure semantic alignment between systems by collaborating with data architects, business analysts, and domain experts.
• Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity, and compliance across all mapping activities.
• Validate and troubleshoot transformed data, identifying and resolving mapping discrepancies.
• Document mapping processes, maintain metadata, and support governance and traceability.
• Share expertise and contribute to best practices for data mapping and modelling within the team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands‑on experience in data mapping and data modelling at conceptual, logical, and physical layers.
• Strong experience with Maximo Asset Management software.
• Proficient in handling multiple data formats: XML, JSON, CSV, EDI, XLSX.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; fluent in English.
• Familiarity with ETL or data integration platforms (e.g., DataStage, Palantir).
• Experience with mapping documentation tools or standards (Excel-based mapping docs, BPMN, UML).
• Proficiency in XML tooling, XSLT, and DataStage Designer for complex data transformations.

This role is ideal for a senior-level Data Engineer who thrives on end-to-end data mapping and modelling challenges, with a strong focus on Maximo environments.