Senior Data Engineer – Data Integration & Microsoft Fabric

RSM UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 Days Holiday

Hybrid working

Electric car scheme

Virtual GP access

Professional courses

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the Global VAT Team. You will deliver cloud-based data integration solutions for a diverse client portfolio, working hands-on from discovery through deployment.

Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure, build REST API and SFTP integrations, and collaborate with architects, analysts and delivery teams to ensure secure, scalable platforms.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in Data Engineering and Data Integration.
• Strong SQL and Python development skills.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure data services.
• Strong understanding of ETL and ELT design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead data integration projects from discovery to implementation.
• Design, develop and maintain data integration solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure.
• Build secure REST API and secure SFTP integrations between internal apps and third-party platforms.
• Develop and support Microsoft Fabric Lakehouses, Warehouses, Dataflows and Data Pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data Architects, Solution Architects, Analysts, Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure high-quality solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

ETL/ELT design

REST API

SFTP

Data Integration

Data Engineering

Tools

Azure SQL

Azure Data Lake Storage

Azure Data Factory

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Step into a key position within VAT compliance at RSM UK as a Senior Data Engineer in our Global VAT Team (GVAT). As a Senior Data Engineer to join our growing Data Services team, you’ll be delivering modern data integration solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is a hands‑on role that combines technical delivery with client engagement. You'll work closely with customers to understand their business processes, existing data landscape and integration requirements before designing and implementing practical cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure.

You’ll play an active role throughout the project lifecycle—from discovery and solution design through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support—ensuring every solution is secure, scalable, reliable and easy to maintain.

You will make an impact by

• Building strong relationships with clients by understanding their business processes, systems and data integration requirements.
• Leading discovery workshops and technical discussions to gather requirements and translate business needs into practical, scalable solutions.
• Designing, developing and maintaining data integration solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure.
• Building secure REST API and SFTP integrations between internal applications and third-party platforms.
• Developing and supporting Microsoft Fabric Lakehouses, Warehouses, Dataflows and Data Pipelines.
• Designing and implementing ETL and ELT solutions that integrate data from SQL Server, APIs, CSV, Excel, JSON and XML sources.
• Collaborating with Data Architects, Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers and delivery teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contributing to solution design, technical planning and implementation activities across multiple projects.
• Monitoring production data solutions and investigate incidents using a structured root cause analysis approach.
• Implementing improvements that enhance platform reliability, performance and maintainability.

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

Preferred qualifications & experience

• Commercial experience in Data Engineering and Data Integration.
• Strong SQL and Python development skills.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure data services.
• Strong understanding of ETL and ELT design principles.
• Experience building REST API and secure SFTP integrations.
• Experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Data Factory.
• Experience integrating structured and semi‑structured data sources.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities and work across multiple client engagements.
• Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:
• Azure Functions
• Azure Logic Apps
• Power BI
• Spark or PySpark
• Consultancy or professional services experience
• Microsoft Azure or Microsoft Fabric certifications

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Hybrid working
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Individual healthcare cover.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.