Senior Data Engineer - Azure, BI & Data Strategy

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Data Engineer to bridge technology and business. This role involves designing Azure Data Factory pipelines, integrating data from various systems, and shaping data strategy for informed decision-making. Strong experience in BI, cloud environments, and excellent communication skills are essential. Competitive salary and a forward-thinking work environment await the right candidate in East Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with modern cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory.
• Oversee the data lake architecture, integrating various data sources.
• Define and implement data governance and long-term data strategy.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Data Lakes

Power BI

SQL

Data Governance

Business Intelligence

Job description

Senior Data Engineer - Azure, BI & Data Strategy

Location: East Yorkshire

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience

ContractType: Permanent

We re looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer who can bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring that data from systems such as SAP, Salesforce and factory production feeds is connected, structured and leveraged for meaningful insight.

The Senior Data Engineer will take ownership of developing and integrating data pipelines across the business, supporting enterprise reporting and enabling smart decision-making through Power BI and Azure-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure Data ecosystem
• Oversee the data lake architecture, integrating sources such as SAP, Salesforce and production systems
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into structured, reliable data models
• Partner with the BI Developer to deliver accurate and engaging Power BI dashboards and reports
• Define and implement data governance, best practice and long‑term data strategy
• Champion the use of data across departments, ensuring insights are clear, actionable and business‑focused

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer or BI Data Lead in a modern cloud environment
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lakes and Data Warehousing
• Knowledge of Power BI, ETL processes and integrating enterprise data sources (SAP, Salesforce, production systems)
• Excellent communication skills – able to engage across departments and translate data requirements into solutions
• Competent in SQL for querying, validation and optimisation
• Background in data modelling, data architecture and data governance frameworks

Desirable Experience

• Broader experience in business intelligence and analytics strategy
• Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards
• Experience mentoring junior team members or managing small data teams

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the data landscape in a business investing heavily in analytics and insight. As Senior Data Engineer, you ll play a crucial role in shaping how the company uses data to inform decisions, connect systems and deliver value across departments. You ll have the freedom to influence architecture, tooling and strategy in a growing environment where data is becoming central to business performance.