Senior Data Engineer

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build and optimise data pipelines for analytics, supporting decision-making across the leisure, travel and tourism sector. The role is permanent with hybrid working (approx.

2 days in the office) and a salary of £58,000–£63,000, with benefits to be confirmed. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in data engineering tools and frameworks.
• Experience working with large-scale data systems and pipelines.
• Knowledge of data governance and best practices in data quality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems to support analytics needs.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data accessibility and usability.
• Optimise data workflows and troubleshoot any data-related issues.
• Ensure data quality and implement best practices for data governance.
• Work with various data sources and integrate them into a centralised platform.
• Provide technical expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
• Document processes and maintain up-to-date records of data architecture.
• Support the organisation in leveraging data for strategic decisions.

Skills

SQL

Snowflake

Python

DBT

Airbyte

Job description

As a Senior Data Engineer in Manchester within the leisure, travel and tourism industry, you'll play a key role in managing and optimising data pipelines to support analytics and decision-making. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will help ensure the business runs smoothly by maintaining high data quality and performance.

Based in Manchester, we're the longest-standing travel franchise in the UK. Through our innovative platform and trusted model, we empower people to set up, grow, and sustain successful travel businesses, with a strong focus on both premium leisure and corporate travel.

For over 30 years, we've empowered 2,200+ independent travel agents worldwide, helping them build successful businesses while providing deeply personal, human connections with their customers. Supported by a talented team of over 400 people in our Support Offices, we create unique travel experiences that keep customers coming back. Named the Best Place to Work in Travel (2022) and ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025), we're expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional individuals to join our Head Office team.

Description

The successful Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems to support analytics needs.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data accessibility and usability.
• Optimise data workflows and troubleshoot any data-related issues.
• Ensure data quality and implement best practices for data governance.
• Work with various data sources and integrate them into a centralised platform.
• Provide technical expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
• Document processes and maintain up-to-date records of data architecture.
• Support the organisation in leveraging data for strategic decisions.

Profile

The successful Senior Data Engineer will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong technical skills in data engineering tools and frameworks.
• Experience working with large-scale data systems and pipelines.
• Knowledge of data governance and best practices in data quality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Technical Skills:

• SQL
• Snowflake
• Python
• DBT
• Airbyte

Job Offer

Located by Trafford Park we are easily commutable from Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington and other surrounding areas.

• Salary ranging from £58000 - £63,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in Manchester.
• Hybrid working, circa 2 days in the office.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.