Senior Data Engineer

Leap29; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer skilled in data mapping and modelling, primarily within Maximo Asset Management environments. This remote role involves leading the design and maintenance of data mapping solutions, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with diverse data formats and tools. Strong communication skills and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of source and target data structures to define data mappings.
• Develop and maintain detailed data mapping specifications.
• Ensure alignment between systems by collaborating with experts.
• Maintain high standards of data quality across all mapping activities.
• Validate and troubleshoot transformed data.

Skills

Data mapping

Data modelling

Maximo Asset Management

XML

JSON

CSV

EDI

ETL

English fluency

Tools

DataStage

BPMN

UML

XSLT

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.