Senior Data Engineer – Data Integration & Microsoft Fabric

RSM UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 Days Holiday

Hybrid working

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Employee healthcare cover

300+ courses on demand

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Global VAT Team. You will design and deliver cloud-based data integration solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure, bridging client requirements with practical technical delivery.

You will work hands-on across discovery, design, deployment and support, building secure REST API and SFTP integrations, and contributing to data lakehouse and data pipeline projects. Excellent communication with stakeholders is essential.

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.
• 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 stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data integration solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Lead discovery workshops and translate business needs into scalable technical designs.
• Develop and support data pipelines, lakehouses and warehouses.
• Create secure REST and SFTP integrations between systems and third parties.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Monitor production data solutions and perform root cause analysis of incidents.
• Implement improvements to platform reliability, performance and maintainability.

Skills

SQL

Python

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

ETL/ELT design

REST API & SFTP

Azure Data Services

Data integration

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/IT

Tools

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 bits 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.