Senior Data Engineer - SQL

Fruition Group
Leeds
10 months ago
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Senior Data Engineer - SQL Location -

Hybrid - Leeds (2 days per week onsite) Salary -

£55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity for a skilled Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in delivering robust data solutions for a growing consultancy-led organisation. Working across enterprise-level projects, you'll design and develop modern data platforms using SQL, Power BI, and Azure technologies. This is a full-time Senior Data Engineer role where you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of business-critical data infrastructure. If you're searching for your next challenge in data engineering, this could be the perfect fit. Senior Data Engineer Responsibilities Design and implement efficient, scalable data pipelines and ETL processes Develop and manage SQL-based data solutions using SSIS, SQL Replication, and Azure Data Factory Build robust data models and dashboards in Power BI to support business intelligence initiatives Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into data solutions Maintain and improve data warehousing structures and reporting capabilities Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across systems Optimise performance of data workflows and troubleshoot data-related issues Contribute to data architecture decisions and technical documentation Senior Data Engineer Requirements Proven experience in a Data Engineering or related role, ideally within a consultancy or fast-paced delivery environment Advanced SQL skills with a strong background in database design and optimisation Hands-on experience with SSIS and SQL Replication Proficient in Power BI for dashboard development and data visualisation Experience with Azure Data Factory or similar cloud data integration tools Familiarity with Visual Studio for database projects Strong understanding of data warehousing principles Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality solutions independently and as part of a team What's in it for me? Competitive salary Flexible hybrid working (2x days per week onsite) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare Continuous learning budget and professional development support Exciting project work across multiple industries and domains Supportive and collaborative working culture We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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