Senior Cloud Data Engineer
You will lead and shape the newly created Data Engineers team, driving architectural decisions and best practices in our UK-based project. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Data Engineer with deep expertise in modern data platforms and cloud technologies to tackle complex data engineering challenges and pioneer innovative solutions.
- You will architect and implement enterprise-scale data solutions, leading the design and execution of critical data infrastructure improvements
- You will drive technical excellence in data engineering, establishing best practices for ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and pipeline optimization
- You will mentor team members and provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams
- You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions
- 5+ years of commercial experience in Data Engineering, with experience in a senior technical leadership role
- Strong expertise in modern data warehouse architectures, with Snowflake experience preffered
- Advanced knowledge of Python for data processing and automation
- Expert-level SQL skills for complex data transformations and optimization
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines
- Deep expertise in Azure cloud services and data platform components
- Strong background in Infrastructure as Code – Terraform
- Proven experience with GIT and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps)
- Track record of successfully implementing enterprise-scale data solutions
- Expertise in data visualization tools, particularly Power BI
- Great communication skills in English both verbal and written
- Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
- Strong architectural decision-making abilities
- Proven ability to drive technical initiatives independently
- Track record of introducing innovative solutions and best practices
- Experience with data governance and security best practices
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Strategic thinking