Senior Data Engineer

Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/11/2025

Butterfly Data is looking to hire motivated and talented data engineers to join our consulting team. This role would either be a Senior Data Consultant or Principal Data Consultant depending on experience and ability. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of clients, making a tangible impact and to join a growing small dynamic consultancy.

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• You will undertake a variety of client projects, providing technical solutions for a broad range of data challenges, helping organisations put data behind every decision.
  
• You will design and build complex systems and data pipelines that deliver effective solutions for clients.
  
• You will be responsible for engaging with and managing a range of technical and business stakeholders, to understand their requirements and perspectives.
  

The Candidate

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• You should be inquisitive and logical with the ability to overcome and solve complex problems.
  
• You need to be self‑motivated, organized, thorough and professional.
  
• You should be someone who is constantly learning and staying aware of new trends in the industry.
  
• You must be confident and able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  
• You should be able to work independently, take responsibility and use your initiative.
  
• Ideally will be based in our Manchester office or alternatively based remotely, but in commutable distance of client sites in the North West of England – though ability to travel elsewhere in the UK occasionally is also a requirement for the role.
  
• Have lived in the UK for 5+ years as this is an essential requirement for obtaining UK Security Clearance via UK Security Vetting.
  
• Fluent English, UK resident for a minimum of 5 years, with the right to work in the UK.
  
• A numerate or technical degree, or NVQ Level 4; or relevant experience.
  
• Knowledge of DevOps processes.
  
• Experience of working in secure/highly‑regulated environments.
  
• Ability to write high quality technical documentation.
  
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (ideally Azure).
  
• Excellent people, stakeholder, and communication skills.
  
• 3+ years experience in data engineering, but more experience expected if hoping to join at a Principal Consultant level.
  
• Experience migrating and converting solutions between platforms.
  
• Experience with SAS tools and/or SAS administration.
  
• Familiarity with information security standards, policies and procedures.
  
• Familiarity with Agile Development and Deployment (Scrum, SAFe, etc.).
  

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• The 1st round will be remote, and then we expect one or both of the 2nd and 3rd rounds to be in‑person.
  
• Screening Interview with our HR team to understand if you’d be suitable for the role.
  
• 2nd Round Interview with two members of our consultancy team to understand your technical skills and experience.
  
• Final Round interview with a senior member of the team, where you will be asked to deliver a presentation explaining a project you have been involved with.
  

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• Competitive salary – Between £40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience.
  
• Annual discretionary employment bonus, based on the company performance for the previous year.
  
• As an employee‑owned company, we also pay an ownership bonus where a proportion of the year’s profits are paid to the staff.
  
• 10% employer pension contribution without any requirement to match.
  
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy additional leave.
  
• Generous training and personal development allowances.
  
• Flexible working arrangements.
  
• Private family health insurance, with additional Mental Health & Dental cover.
  
• Enhanced family (maternity, paternity & adoption) leave.
  
• MOD Reservist / Volunteering support Policy in place.
  

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• Butterfly Data is a SME with a diverse team of experienced technology consultants across the UK, specialising in data science and data management.
  
• We have a proven track record in helping our clients understand their data, to allow them to gain maximum value from it in an efficient and effective manner.
  
• We help organisations achieve data‑driven results, through digital transformation using cloud services.
  

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• As an employee‑owned business, we are fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusivity, accountability, and are operating the company for the long‑term benefit of its employees. We’re dedicated to harnessing the true potential of data.
  
• Our mission is to lead the way in ethical and sustainable data analytics, educating organisations on the benefits of having: ‘Data Behind Every Decision’.
  

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• Our vision is to be data evangelists and problem solvers that create value for our clients, applying the right data solution for your team.
  
• As a B‑Corp certified company we prioritise the well‑being of society and the environment and encourage our clients to become more sustainable and socially responsible businesses.
  
• Our ambition is to build relationships which position us as the ‘go to’ SME that you can trust and rely upon to support your data‑led initiatives.