Data Engineer

Data Engineer - Preston - £60,000

About the Opportunity

A large and respected organisation is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to lead the evolution of its data engineering capability and help deliver a modern, data-driven future. This is a senior technical leadership position offering the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data strategy, architecture, platforms, and standards.

Working within a highly collaborative technology team, you will drive the design, implementation and optimisation of scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable informed decision-making across the organisation.

The Role:

* Lead the strategic direction of the organisation's data engineering function.
* Design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms, pipelines, and integration solutions.
* Champion best practices across data architecture, governance, security and quality.
* Drive the adoption and optimisation of cloud-based data technologies.
* Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data capabilities.

Required Experience:

* Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions.
* Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services and cloud-based data platforms.
* Advanced SQL and data modelling skills.
* Experience with metadata management and data integration approaches.
* Strong problem-solving ability with experience resolving complex technical challenges.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer?

* Salary up to £60,000
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Comprehensive employee benefits package
* Ongoing professional development opportunities