Senior Data Engineer

Ceox Services Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working option

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to develop and maintain data models and ETL pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Python and SQL, along with hands-on experience in Azure Databricks. The role involves collaborating with various teams to implement data solutions while ensuring compliance with data governance. This position offers a remote working arrangement and is ideal for those eager to work within an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python, PySpark & SQL for data engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks.
• Knowledge of Secure ETL design with Entra IMID/SCIM integration.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain physical data models and ETL pipelines.
• Support ingestion activity and onboarding of new data sources.
• Monitor and measure pipeline performance; support incident resolution.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

Azure Databricks

ETL pipelines

Delta Lake

Event-driven data ingestion

Secure ETL design

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Job description

Senior Data Engineer – Ceox Services Ltd

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Overview

Ceox Services are seeking a Data Enginee r to support delivery of key data component s within our evolving data ecosyste m. This role will work closely with architects, analysts, engineers, and wider delivery teams to implement pipeline builds, data models, and integration pattern s aligned to the organisation’s new Target Operating Model for Dat a.

You will contribute to the development of scalable dataflow s, optimise ingestion & transformatio n activities, and ensure solutions meet technical standards, performance expectations, and security control s. This is a hands‑on engineering rol e ideal for someone who enjoys building, shaping, and improving modern data platform s.

Key Responsibilities

• iesBuild and maintain physical data models, ETL pipelines and c code in cloud data platfor
• ms.Support ingestion activity and onboarding of new data sourc
• es.Assist in design, development and deployment of Azure platform servi ces (Fabric, Synapse, ADL)
• S).Work with Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalogue, Delta Share for dataflows and collaboration on
• on.Construct curated, raw and refined data layers; catalogue assets appropriate
• ly.Validate solutions against functional and non-functional requiremen
• ts.Deliver data sets, transformations and performance‑optimised data produc ts
• nts.Improve processes, engineering patterns, and reusable tooli ng
• ng.Monitor and measure pipeline performance; support incident resoluti on
• on.Ensure documentation meets acceptance standards and is approved centrally.
• ly.Actively engage in Agile ceremonies and governance foru

Mandatory Requirements

• entsStrong experience with Python, PySpark & SQL for data engineer
• ing.Hands‑on experience with Azure Databr
• cks.Strong knowledge of Fabric, Synapse, ADF & ADLS for ETL pipel
• ines.Experience with Delta Lake, Parquet FS, Unity Catalogue & MS Pur
• iew.Familiarity with Event‑driven data ingestion (Event Grid / Pub‑
• ub).Understanding of SOLID princi ples, Async programming, Mediator/Factory patte
• rs.Experience delivering unit + integration testing in Databr
• cks.Knowledge of Secure ETL design with Entra IMID/SCIM integration
• ion.Understanding of Azure best practice, APIM, and platform governance
• nce.Ability to build and serve Power BI models via Databricks data sou

Desirable

• rablePrior experience working within UK Public Sector environ

Soft Skills

• SkillsStrong stakeholder communication and cross‑team collaboration
• ation.Analytical and solution‑focused mindset.
• ile.Able to work independently, take ownership and drive progress
• gress.Commitment to clean, scalable, well‑documented engineering
• ering.Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in dynamic delivery environ

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Freelance / C
• ontractLocation: Remote (UK‑based candidates pre
• ferred)Start Dat
• e: ASAPClearance: Candidates must be eligible to work with UK Government departments

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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