Synapri are looking for an experienced Senior Analytics Engineer to play a key role in developing high-quality, analytics-ready data across its modern data platform. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the curated data layer within a Databricks Lakehouse environment, translating complex business requirements into robust data models and transformation pipelines that support reporting, analytics, and business decision-making. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the design and development of curated, analytics-ready dimensional and semantic data models. * Build, maintain and optimise complex SQL and PySpark transformation pipelines within Databricks. * Define and maintain KPI definitions, conformed dimensions and consistent business logic across data domains. * Ensure data quality, integrity, testing, observability and performance across the curated data layer. * Lead modelling design reviews and contribute to technical and architectural decisions. * Work closely with Data Architects, BI Developers, analysts and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective data solutions. * Establish and promote engineering standards, data governance practices and reusable modelling patterns. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks and continuous improvement across the data platform. Essential Skills: * Significant experience working as an Analytics Engineer or in a closely related data engineering role. * Expert-level SQL skills and strong hands-on experience with PySpark. * Proven experience working with Databricks and Lakehouse architectures. * Strong understanding of dimensional modelling, including fact tables, dimension tables, star schemas and semantic layers. * Experience developing curated, analytics-ready datasets for business intelligence and analytics consumption. * Ability to translate complex business requirements into well-structured data models and consistent KPI definitions. * Strong understanding of data quality, performance optimisation and reliable data transformation practices. * Experience providing technical leadership, reviewing designs or mentoring other engineers. Remote (ad-hoc travel to client site) Please apply with a copy of your updated CV for consideration
Senior Analytics Engineer in Sheffield employer: Synapri
At Synapri, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our team enjoys flexible remote working arrangements with the opportunity for occasional office interactions in London, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to cutting-edge LegalTech solutions. We are committed to employee growth, providing access to training and development resources that empower our engineers to excel in their careers.
