Senior Data Engineer

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday plus participation in the on-call rota

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping our data infrastructure and strategy.

You’ll bring real-world experience in both technical disciplines and stakeholder management, while supporting the development of the wider Data Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Optimise and enhance data systems for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the Data Engineering team.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and analytics.

Join ZIGUP as a Senior Data Engineer and enjoy some outstanding benefits …

Of course, there’s a great basic salary, but that’s just the beginning, our most popular benefits include …

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual Leave

Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!

Pension

Employer contributions of 5%.

Financial Benefits

Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services

Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.

Professional Development

We’ve partnered with Pluralsight to provide you with cutting‑edge content created by industry experts. Gain Access to thousands of courses, skill tests, and learning paths to enhance your career.

Motoring Benefits

Take advantage of exclusive colleague-only vehicle‑leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.

Stream

A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.

About You

• Extensive expert knowledge of SQL, SQL ETL Design, SQL Querying and SQL Optimisation and performance management such as query plan optimisation and database indexing including the ability to articulate and use the latest versions and features of later SQL Server versions.
• Experience developing with wider database or data warehousing technologies would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in data development and ETL pipeline design, as well as performance management skills such as query plan optimisation and database indexing.
• Experience with Wherescape Red or Wherescape 3D would be advantageous.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to provide support, coaching, and mentoring to new and junior team members.

About Us

ZIGUP is a leading integrated mobility solutions provider. We’re trusted by many of the UK’s leading insurance and leasing companies, fleet operators, OEMs and blue‑chip corporates, delivering a wide array of solutions from vehicle rental and fleet management to accident management, vehicle repairs, service and maintenance.

We are proud to have been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.