Senior Data Engineer

Reporting to the Manager: Digital and Data Engineering, the Senior Data Engineer will play a key role in building and operating CWG’s data engineering capability within the Technology Department. The role will specialise in Microsoft Fabric, designing and delivering scalable ETL and ELT pipelines that enable trusted, timely and well-governed data to be made available for reporting, analytics and business decision-making.

Working as part of a small Digital and Data Engineering team, the post holder will work closely with business stakeholders, Technology colleagues, data owners and external partners to translate requirements into robust data products and reusable engineering patterns. The role is both hands-on and business-facing, requiring strong technical delivery, clear communication and the ability to understand how data can support operational efficiency, improved insight and measurable business value.

The Senior Data Engineer will help shape the engineering standards, controls and delivery practices required to support CWG’s data roadmap. This includes ensuring data pipelines are secure, supportable, documented and aligned to agreed architecture, governance, privacy and information security requirements. The role will contribute directly to CWG’s ambition to become more data-driven by reducing manual reporting effort, improving data quality and enabling the business to make better decisions from trusted information.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build and maintain scalable ETL and ELT pipelines within Microsoft Fabric, ensuring data is ingested, transformed and made available in a reliable, secure and supportable way.
• Work with the Manager: Digital and Data Engineering to support the delivery of the data engineering roadmap, ensuring activity is aligned to Technology priorities and business value.
• Translate business reporting and analytics requirements into clear technical designs, data models and engineering deliverables that are scalable and reusable.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, lakehouse structures, notebooks, dataflows, semantic models and related Fabric components in line with agreed standards.
• Ensure data engineering activity supports trusted Power BI reporting by improving data quality, consistency, availability, performance and traceability.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, data owners and analysts to understand data definitions, reporting logic and operational processes behind business requirements.
• Partner with Enterprise Platforms, Architecture, Information Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure data solutions align to CWG’s platform architecture, security standards and operating model.
• Apply appropriate governance, testing, version control, documentation and release controls across data engineering deliverables.
• Identify and manage risks relating to data quality, data privacy, reporting accuracy, pipeline resilience, access control and operational supportability, escalating where appropriate.
• Support the integration of data from key business platforms, SaaS applications, databases and external sources into CWG’s enterprise data environment.
• Work with suppliers and implementation partners where required, ensuring technical outputs are reviewed, challenged, documented and aligned to CWG standards.
• Contribute to engineering best practice, reusable patterns, technical standards and continuous improvement across the Digital and Data Engineering team.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to colleagues, helping build internal capability and reducing reliance on external support over time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong hands-on experience as a Data Engineer, with a proven track record of designing, building and supporting data pipelines in a business-critical environment.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Fabric, including lakehouses, warehouses, data pipelines, notebooks, dataflows, OneLake and integration with Power BI.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with structured and semi-structured data from databases, APIs, SaaS platforms and file-based sources.
• Good understanding of ETL and ELT design patterns, data modelling, orchestration, scheduling, monitoring and performance optimisation.
• Experience supporting Power BI reporting through well-designed data models, semantic layers and trusted curated datasets.
• Good understanding of data governance, data quality, lineage, metadata, access control, data privacy and information security principles.
• Experience working in Microsoft Azure data environments, with an appreciation of cloud architecture, identity, security, networking and operational support considerations.
• Ability to engage with business stakeholders, understand operational requirements and explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Structured and analytical approach to problem solving, with strong attention to detail and a focus on practical, supportable and scalable solutions.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers or delivery partners, including reviewing technical outputs and ensuring standards are met.
• Outcome-led and business-aligned mindset, with the ability to connect engineering work to better decisions, improved efficiency, reduced risk and measurable business value.
• Collaborative, proactive and improvement-focused, with a commitment to high standards, continuous learning and helping CWG build a sustainable internal data capability.

HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES

Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies.

COMPANY VALUES

• Commit to Excellence: Act with integrity and deliver high performance; Put our customers at the heart of what we do; Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions.
• Foster Collaboration: Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals; Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness; Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals.
• Encourage Engagement: Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role; Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance; Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes.
• Take Ownership: Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations; Committed to opportunities for self-development; Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve.
• Embrace Innovation: Embrace change and innovation; Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas; See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential.
• Flexible Working: As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity.
• Learning and Development: At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals.
• Other Benefits: We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind.

If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.