As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, building and maintaining scalable, secure and high‑performing data solutions that support the wider business. You'll work closely with stakeholders across technology and the wider organisation to understand requirements, deliver robust data pipelines and ensure our data platforms are fit for the future. This role sits within our Applications, AI and Innovation team at the Pub Support Centre and will be central to supporting reporting, analytics and innovation across Marston's.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure and SQL Server
- Help architect and evolve our enterprise data platform, ensuring it is secure, performant and reliable
- Develop and maintain data models that support reporting, analytics and operational decision-making
- Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources, including business‑critical systems
- Work with stakeholders across the business to turn requirements into effective data solutions
- Champion data engineering standards, governance and best practice
- Support the business intelligence team by ensuring data is accurate, timely and well‑structured
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of key data initiatives and projects
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements that strengthen our data capability
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with curiosity, collaboration and a passion for delivering quality solutions.
Requirements
- At least 5 years experience in data engineering
- Advanced SQL skills and strong data modelling capability
- Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure data ecosystem
- Strong understanding of data architecture principles and design patterns
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and a keen eye for detail
- A strong commitment to data quality, governance and reliability
- The ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver results
- Experience supporting or mentoring less experienced colleagues
Desirable skills
- Experience with Python or PySpark for data processing and transformation
- Familiarity with Power BI and semantic modelling
- Exposure to AI‑driven or agentic approaches within data engineering workflows
- Experience in a hospitality, retail or multi‑site environment
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and data quality tooling
- Experience contributing to project delivery or planning
Benefits
- Up to £60,000 annual salary
- 35 hours per week
- Hybrid working with an award‑winning modern and sustainable office
- 33 days annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- 30% discount on food and drink in our pubs and hotels
- Private medical insurance, pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Training and induction from NITA award training team
- Employee assistance programme with a confidential 24/7 helpline
- Health screening discounts, gym discounts, mortgage advice and support, healthcare cash plan
- Buy and sell additional leave, long service awards, Save‑as‑you‑earn scheme
- Marston’s Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform
- 24‑hour GP helpline
Location: Pub Support Centre, Wolverhampton.
This opportunity is an exciting chance for an experienced data professional to help build and evolve our enterprise data platform, enabling better reporting and stronger insights across one of the UK’s leading pub companies. If you’re passionate about modern data engineering, enjoy solving complex problems and want to make a real commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.
