Senior Data Engineer – Data Platforms at Musgrave

Musgrave; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Musgrave is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join its Data Platforms team in Cork. You will design and deliver scalable data pipelines, champion data quality, and mentor junior engineers in a cloud-first data platform.

The role reports to the Data Engineering Manager and supports hybrid working with some travel to Cork. A strong background in SQL, data modelling, and modern cloud tools (Azure/Databricks) is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering data engineering on cloud data platforms.
• Expert SQL and data transformation techniques.
• Designing scalable, distributed data pipelines.
• Hands-on with cloud tech (Azure, Databricks).
• Knowledge of data modeling and large-scale processing.
• Experience with structured and unstructured data.
• Ability to lead technical delivery and mentor engineers.
• Problem-solving with focus on performance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize complex data pipelines and data products.
• Lead data ingestion, transformation, and processing solutions.
• Translate designs into scalable production systems.
• Ensure high performance, security, and standards alignment.
• Own end-to-end delivery of key components.
• Mentor Data Engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

SQL

Data pipelines

Cloud platforms

Azure

Databricks

Python/Scala

Education

Third-level IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Delta Lake

Job description

Senior Data Engineer – Data Platforms at Musgrave in Cork, C, IE. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change. Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We`re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We`re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we`re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As part of continued investment in modern data and digital capabilities, Musgrave is building a unified cloud-based, enterprise-scale data platform to support operational, analytical and future AI-driven use cases. We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to take a leading role in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality data solutions, while guiding engineering standards and supporting the development of the wider team.

Reporting to the Data Engineering Manager, the role is responsible for building complex data pipelines and data products, acting as a senior technical contributor and mentor across the data engineering function. The role combines hands-on engineering delivery with technical leadership, ensuring solutions are aligned to architecture, optimised for performance, and built to scale.

Work location is flexible in the republic of Ireland. We have offices in Cork and Dublin. Work Smart hybrid work arrangement applies for this role. Some travel to Cork will be required.

What you'll be doing

• Design, build and optimise complex data pipelines and data products across the enterprise data platform.
• Lead the implementation of data ingestion, transformation and processing solutions (batch, micro-batch, streaming where required).
• Translate architectural designs into scalable, production-ready engineering solutions.
• Ensure solutions are high-performing, resilient, secure and aligned to data platform standards.
• Take ownership of end-to-end delivery of key engineering components or workstreams.
• Mentor and support Data Engineers, promoting best practices in coding, testing and deployment.
• Contribute to and evolve engineering standards, reusable frameworks and design patterns.
• Support the integration of data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with Data Architects, Technical Programme Managers and Project Managers to ensure successful delivery.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and act as a technical escalation point within the engineering team.
• Success in the role will be demonstrated through delivery of robust, scalable solutions, improved engineering practices, and strong technical leadership across the team.

What we're looking for

• Strong experience delivering data engineering solutions in modern cloud data platforms.
• Expert knowledge of SQL and data transformation techniques.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, distributed data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, Databricks or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of data modelling and large-scale data processing.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data across complex environments.
• Ability to lead technical delivery within teams and guide junior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance and data quality.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Databricks, Spark, Python or Scala.
• Experience with Delta Lake / Lakehouse architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and automation practices.
• Exposure to data governance, security and data quality frameworks.

Essential Skills

• Strong engineering mindset with focus on quality, scalability and reliability.
• Ability to design and deliver complex technical solutions.
• Mentoring and technical leadership capability.
• Structured problem solving and debugging.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

Third-level qualification in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Why Musgrave

• Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
• Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.

We encourage applications from diverse candidates.

If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.