Senior Data Engineer

Sellick Partnership; Manchester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Manchester to help build a modern cloud-based data platform. You will design, develop and optimise enterprise-scale data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft data technologies to enable trusted, secure data for reporting and AI initiatives.

You will work with analysts, BI developers and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions, delivering high-quality reporting and

Qualifications

• Experience developing enterprise data solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Advanced SQL development skills, including query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT processes.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lake and Lakehouse architectures.
• Experience with dimensional modelling and star schemas.
• Experience building secure, scalable data platforms.
• Experience integrating multiple data sources in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based reporting and BI platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, security principles and compliance.
• Ability translate business requirements into practical data solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining enterprise-scale data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics and related Microsoft technologies.
• Building and optimising ETL/ELT processes to support reporting, analytics, BI and AI initiatives.
• Designing and maintaining modern data architectures including Data Lakes, Lakehouses, Data Warehouses and semantic models.
• Developing robust integrations across cloud-based and on-premises systems and data sources.
• Implementing data quality controls, monitoring processes and governance standards.
• Supporting migration and modernisation of legacy platforms into Microsoft Fabric environments.
• Designing scalable data models to support reporting and analytics.
• Translating business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Collaborating with analysts and BI developers to deliver high-quality reporting.
• Producing technical documentation and operation procedures.
• Supporting platform enhancement and continuous improvement.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to colleagues.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Synapse Analytics

SQL

ETL/ELT

Data warehousing

Data lake

Lakehouse

Dimensional modelling

Star schemas

Data governance

Data quality

Security principles

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Microsoft Purview

Python

Spark

Job description

Senior Data Engineer

Salary: Up to £57,000 per annum
Location: Manchester
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview of the Senior Data Engineer role

Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a large not-for-profit organisation with the recruitment of a Senior Data Engineer to join their technology team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of a modern cloud-based data platform, helping the organisation maximise the value of its data assets and support data-driven decision-making.

Working closely with stakeholders, analysts, architects and technical teams, you'll design, develop and optimise enterprise-scale data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics and wider Microsoft data technologies. You'll be responsible for ensuring trusted, secure and high-quality data is available to support reporting, business intelligence, analytics and emerging AI initiatives.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Data Engineer will include

• Designing, developing and maintaining enterprise-scale data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics and associated Microsoft technologies
• Building and optimising ETL and ELT processes to support reporting, analytics, business intelligence and AI initiatives
• Designing and maintaining modern data architectures including Data Lakes, Lakehouses, Data Warehouses and semantic models
• Developing robust integrations across cloud-based and on-premises systems, applications and third-party data sources
• Implementing data quality controls, monitoring processes, governance standards and security measures
• Supporting the migration and modernisation of legacy reporting and data platforms into Microsoft Fabric environments
• Designing and maintaining scalable data models to support reporting, analytics and advanced data initiatives
• Working closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
• Collaborating with analysts, BI developers and technical teams to deliver high-quality reporting and analytics capabilities
• Producing technical documentation, solution designs and operational procedures
• Supporting platform enhancement, innovation and continuous improvement activities
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues where appropriate

Required experience/qualifications of the Senior Data Engineer position will include

• Strong experience developing enterprise data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Advanced SQL development skills, including query optimisation and performance tuning
• Experience designing and developing complex ETL and ELT processes
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lake and Lakehouse architectures
• Experience with data modelling techniques including dimensional modelling and star schemas
• Experience building secure, scalable and high-performing data platforms
• Experience integrating multiple business systems and data sources within cloud-based environments
• Strong understanding of cloud-based reporting, analytics and business intelligence platforms
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, security principles and compliance requirements
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical data engineering solutions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable experience/qualifications will include

• Azure Data Factory
• Microsoft Purview
• Python, Spark or PySpark
• DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• DataOps practices
• AI, machine learning or advanced analytics platforms
• Dynamics 365, CRM or ERP integrations
• API integrations and real-time data processing
• Experience delivering cloud modernisation programmes
• Experience implementing Microsoft Fabric within large or complex organisations

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer who enjoys building modern cloud-based data platforms and helping organisations unlock greater value from their data while supporting large-scale transformation initiatives.

Additional Information

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Synonyms:

Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer, Microsoft Fabric Engineer, Azure Data Engineer, Cloud Data Engineer, Azure Synapse Engineer, Analytics Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Warehouse Developer, ETL Developer, Data Solutions Engineer.

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