Senior Data Engineer

Datatech Analytics
West Midlands
4 months ago
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Senior Data Engineer — Birmingham - Hybrid (1 day per week in the office) — £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

  • 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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