At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of a cutting-edge Azure data platform.
- Company: Join a growing organisation transforming its data landscape.
- Benefits: Up to £80,000 salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor a Junior Data Engineer and influence technical direction.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data while enjoying significant autonomy and ownership.
- Qualifications: Strong Data Engineering experience with Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a growing organisation embarking on a major transformation of its data landscape. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in the design and development of a new Azure and Microsoft Fabric data platform, helping shape the future of data across the business. You'll be the senior technical resource within a small but growing team, working closely with stakeholders whilst remaining hands-on with engineering and platform development.
The role would suit someone who enjoys building modern data platforms, influencing technical direction, and operating in an environment where they can bring new ideas to the table.
The Role
You'll be responsible for building and developing a modern data platform using Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and capable of supporting future business growth. Working alongside a Junior Data Engineer, you'll help establish best practices, drive technical standards, and deliver solutions that enable the business to make better use of its data.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and building a modern Azure-based data platform
- Developing and enhancing a data warehouse using Microsoft Fabric
- Building scalable data pipelines and integration processes
- Supporting data architecture and platform design decisions
- Working closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements
- Acting as the primary technical data contact across the organisation
- Mentoring and supporting a Junior Data Engineer
- Driving improvements in data quality, governance, and platform performance
- Bringing new ideas and approaches to improve the overall data capability
What You'll Bring
- Strong hands-on Data Engineering experience
- Proven experience working with Azure Data Services
- Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric
- Experience building and developing modern cloud data warehouses
- Expertise in data modelling, ETL/ELT development, and data integration
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience working within small, agile data teams
- A proactive approach and desire to influence technical direction
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £80,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working – typically 2-3 days per week in Wigan (with plans to reduce this to 1 day per week)
- Opportunity to work on a greenfield Azure and Fabric platform
- Significant autonomy and ownership
- Chance to become the senior technical data specialist within the business
Process
- Two-stage interview process
- Competitive package and benefits
- Hybrid working model
If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands-on engineering, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership whilst helping shape a modern data platform, we'd love to hear from you.
Lead Data Engineer in Wigan employer: Vaerdi Recruitment Limited
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Wigan that values innovation and collaboration, offering a competitive salary of up to £80,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package. With a hybrid working model and the opportunity to lead the development of a cutting-edge Azure and Microsoft Fabric data platform, you'll enjoy significant autonomy and the chance to mentor others while shaping the future of data within the business.
Contact Details:
Vaerdi Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
