Senior Data Engineer

Data Careers; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the data sector is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and implement secure cloud-native data solutions. This fully remote role requires active SC clearance and offers the chance to work on high-impact government programmes, emphasizing innovation and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance required.
• Experience with Azure Data Lake, Synapse, and Purview essential.
• Strong understanding of secure data handling and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, secure data pipelines.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering standards.
• Engage with clients to translate requirements into solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Azure

Data Handling

DevOps

Power BI

Education

Microsoft/Azure certifications or equivalent

Tools

Azure Data Factory

dbt

Dataverse

Job description

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We're looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, cloud-native data solutions across high-impact central government programmes. This is a fully remote role, but active SC clearance is essential. Applicants without current SC clearance cannot be considered.

As a senior member of the Data Engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing high-quality data pipelines, guiding delivery teams, and collaborating with cross-functional experts to solve complex data challenges. You'll champion engineering best practices and bring thought leadership to technical planning, client engagement, and innovation.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing and delivering robust, secure data pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory, dbt, Fabric, and Dataverse

Leading technical implementation across projects with strong Python and SQL skills

Supporting test strategies and automation to ensure data quality and reliability

Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions

Promoting engineering standards and contributing to internal capability building

You'll Need:

Active SC Clearance
Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (Data Lake, Synapse, Purview)
Strong understanding of secure data handling, DevOps, and compliance
Experience with structured and unstructured data sources (e.g., Azure SQL, MongoDB)
Familiarity with Power BI, including data modelling and DAX

Government/defence sector experience

Microsoft/Azure certifications or equivalent