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Senior Data Engineer

Manchester, England, GBFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Build, extend, and maintain an enterprise Lakehouse platform on Databricks to support reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives while migrating legacy SQL Server environments.

Role type

Senior IC data engineer with line management responsibilities

Builds

Governed, interoperable data estate on Databricks (Lakehouse architecture)

Domain

Cloud data engineering, Azure ecosystem, data warehousing

Required skills

Python (PySpark), SQL, Databricks, Azure data storage, ETL/orchestration, data governance, CI/CD, dimensional modelling

Preferred skills

AI-assisted development tools, legacy SQL Server migration

Technologies

Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Azure SQL, Data Factory, Azure DevOps, Git, Unity Catalog

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and direction; Design and optimize data pipelines using PySpark and Delta Lake; Implement data validation and automated testing; Lead migration of legacy SQL Server processes; Manage and mentor junior/mid-level engineers; Drive adoption of modern engineering practices and automation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with line management