Senior Data Engineer

Work on cutting-edge cloud data platforms in a dynamic consultancy environment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a well-regarded consultancy, delivering and optimising enterprise data solutions. This role is ideal for a data professional with deep expertise in AWS and Databricks, looking to work on complex, large-scale data environments while collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a hands-on technical role, designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and platforms that are reliable, scalable, and secure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and processing solutions using AWS and Databricks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Ensure platform scalability, security, and performance optimisation.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, sharing best practices and technical guidance.
• Implement data governance and operational best practices to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical expertise for incidents and problem resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, and data engineering practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, high-performing data pipelines and platforms with minimal downtime.
• Scalable solutions aligned with business and operational needs.
• Consistent delivery of high-quality, secure data solutions.
• Improved data engineering processes and team capability.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Strong expertise in AWS Cloud Services and Databricks.
• Solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and modern data architectures.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and big data technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices.
• Experience with other cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP.
• Exposure to consultancy or professional services environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary or daily rate contract options available.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies on large-scale projects.
• Opportunity to mentor and grow your technical leadership skills.
• Supportive consultancy environment with strong career development pathways.
• Exposure to diverse industries and enterprise-level data environments.
• Hybrid working options for better work-life balance.

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity Apply Now! or email your CV to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com