Senior Data Engineer

Fruition Group
Ipswich
1 week ago
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Job Title: Senior Data Engineer
Location: Ipswich (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits


Overview

Join a growing organisation where data is central to decision‑making, automation, and future innovation. You will play a key role in shaping a modern data platform and architecture, working across data engineering, modelling, and integration to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions. The role offers true ownership, allowing you to take projects end‑to‑end while working with modern technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Python in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.


Responsibilities

You will design, build, and optimise data pipelines and integration solutions that support reporting, analytics, and business operations. This includes developing ETL/ELT workflows using both low‑code tools and code‑based approaches (SQL, Python, PySpark), ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability across the data platform.


You will take ownership of data modelling and architecture, designing scalable data warehouse and lakehouse structures, including dimensional models and medallion architectures. You'll ensure data is structured effectively for analytics, reporting, and future AI‑driven use cases.


The role also involves managing the full project lifecycle, from design through to deployment and support, implementing CI/CD pipelines, maintaining documentation, and ensuring strong data governance, quality, and security standards. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to translate requirements into robust data solutions.


Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Data Engineer delivering end‑to‑end data solutions


  • Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar platforms


  • Solid understanding of data modelling (star schema, dimensional modelling, lakehouse design)


  • Experience building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL, Python, and/or PySpark


  • Knowledge of data governance, quality, and security best practices


  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices


  • Ability to work independently and manage full project lifecycles


  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills


  • Experience working in Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban environments



Benefits

You’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of a modern data platform, working with cutting‑edge tools while influencing how data is used across the organisation. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment, opportunities for continuous learning, and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive business value.


Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background, identity or circumstance.


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