Senior Data Engineer

Harnham

Trowbridge

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Shape long-term cloud strategy

Projects in BI and AI

International exposure

Job summary

A growing food business seeks a Senior Data Engineer to lead their cloud-based data infrastructure. This role involves managing ETL pipelines, enhancing data quality, and mentoring a junior engineer. The position offers a chance to shape data strategy across international markets.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience in SQL-based production environments.
Expertise in Azure, SSIS, and Databricks.

Responsibilities

Manage and enhance cloud-based data infrastructure across multiple markets.
Lead the migration of legacy environments into Azure Cloud.
Mentor a junior data engineer and serve as a technical lead.

Skills

SQL

T-SQL

Azure

DevOps

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

SSIS

Databricks

Tableau

SAP

MS Business Central

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant - Business Intelligence at Harnham

A growing, customer-focused food business in the B2C and B2B space is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development and management of their cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a modern data function at the core of the company's commercial and customer strategy across the UK, Ireland, and North America.

The Role

Senior Data Engineer
Trowbridge (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite) | Full Time

You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking Data & Analytics team, responsible for ensuring data is clean, secure, and optimized for advanced analytics, business intelligence, and AI initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to manage a data engineering apprentice and own key strategic projects, including a full cloud migration.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and enhance cloud-based data infrastructure (Azure) across multiple international markets
Own the development and performance of ETL pipelines, ensuring integrity and consistency
Lead the migration of legacy environments into Azure Cloud
Maintain and synchronize Dev, Test, and Production environments using DevOps principles
Drive improvements in data quality, access controls, and security compliance
Support analytics, BI, and predictive modelling teams with infrastructure and documentation
Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, implementing preventative solutions
Mentor a junior data engineer and serve as a technical lead for data tooling and governance

What We're Looking For

A technically strong, solution-oriented Data Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment, bringing both strategic insight and deep technical delivery capability.

Essential Skills

5+ years' experience in SQL-based production environments (DBA/Data Engineering)
Strong SQL/T-SQL skills for dynamic data warehouse processes
Expertise in Azure, SSIS, and Databricks
Solid understanding of data modelling, integration, and transformation
Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset

Desirable Skills

Experience working with large, multi-source datasets via APIs and secure file transfer
Familiarity with tools like Tableau and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, MS Business Central)
Understanding of information security and governance
Proven experience bridging the gap between IT, data, and business teams

What's on Offer?