Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements
- Proven experience with SQL and Snowflake performance tuning
- Hands‑on expertise with Fivetran and dbt
- Good understanding of data modelling, governance, and security best practices
- Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Airflow or Prefect (advantageous)
- Experience working in Azure (or AWS/GCP)
- Strong analytical and collaboration skills, with great attention to detail
- A degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and optimise data pipelines and transformation workflows
- Ensure data integrity, reliability, and performance across the organisation’s cloud‑based analytics environment
- Develop and maintain automated data ingestion pipelines using Fivetran
- Implement and manage dbt models for scalable data transformations
- Monitor and optimise Snowflake performance and costs
- Ensure version control and CI/CD best practices for dbt projects
- Set up orchestration and monitor pipeline health
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues to maintain smooth data operations
- Collaborate with BI Analysts and Data Stewards to deliver trusted, compliant datasets
- Support business teams with data availability and workflow optimisation
Technologies
- Airflow
- AWS
- Azure
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Fivetran
- GCP
- SQL
- Security
- Snowflake
- dbt
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We are a long‑established, service‑focused business delivering intelligent, data‑driven solutions that help organisations increase efficiency and reduce operational risk. We pride ourselves on our strong reputation for reliability and innovation as we serve diverse national and regional clients. Our commitment to combining technology with exceptional service allows us to offer bespoke solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our customers. We continually invest in digital transformation and strategic partnerships to stay at the forefront of operational excellence. Known for our collaborative and pragmatic culture, we value long‑term relationships and continuous improvement.
last updated 27 week of 2026
Data Engineer in Preston employer: BIOMETRIC TALENT
As a Senior Application Security Specialist at our client’s global technology-led organisation in Manchester, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. With competitive benefits including a generous salary, car allowance, and bonus scheme, the company is committed to employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for professional advancement within a supportive environment. Join a team that values your expertise and contributes to high-impact projects in a thriving city known for its vibrant tech scene.
