Senior Data Engineer in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy recruitment agency seeks a Senior Data Engineer in Birmingham to develop data solutions within the Azure ecosystem. The role involves designing Power BI dashboards, collaborating with stakeholders, and complying with data governance standards. Ideal candidates will have strong Azure expertise and the ability to work in a hybrid setting, only needing to be in the office once a week.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL.
• Proven expertise with Power BI and strong user-friendly visualisation skills.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and translating needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver end-to-end Power BI dashboards and data solutions in Azure.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions using Agile methodologies.
• Build and maintain robust, scalable data models and data architecture.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL

Power BI

Data warehouse design

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Azure DevOps

Education

Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Senior Data Engineer
Location: Birmingham – Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Job Ref: J12976

An innovative, growth-focused organisation that is actively expanding its data capabilities seeks a Senior Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic data solutions that power smarter decision‑making across the business.

This is more than just building dashboards – you'll be architecting scalable, innovative data solutions within the Azure ecosystem, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and contributing to a data‑driven culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver end‑to‑end Power BI dashboards and data solutions in the Azure Cloud
• Work closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders to bring BI products to life
• Translate business requirements into actionable and efficient technical solutions using Agile methodologies
• Build and maintain robust, scalable data models and data architecture
• Utilise the data warehouse to drive self‑service analytics and business insight
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR)
• Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of data excellence
• Continuously identify opportunities for improving data quality, reliability, automation, and reusability

Experience & Skills Required

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven proficiency in Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL (essential)
• Proven expertise with Power BI and a strong eye for intuitive, user‑friendly data visualisation
• Solid understanding of data warehouse design, including planning and development
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and translating their needs into technical solutions
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience working in Agile environments as well as Azure DevOps
• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Additional Information

• Hybrid working: Only 1 day per week required in the Birmingham office
• You must have the right to work in the UK – unfortunately, sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Ready to take the next step in your career? This is a great opportunity to lead end‑to‑end data development and collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams while making a real, measurable impact.

Apply today to find out more.

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For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme.

Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data. For more information, visit our website: (url removed)

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