Senior Big Data Engineer

Scrumconnect Consulting
Edinburgh
1 day ago
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About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter.


Job Description

As a Senior Big Data Engineer, you will lead the engineering of complex data solutions across Google Cloud Platform environment. You will architect and implement high-performance data pipelines integrating multiple internal and external data sources. You will apply strong data modelling and warehousing principles using BigQuery and Cloud SQL, embed governance through Dataplex and ensure automated orchestration via Airflow. You will provide technical leadership to ensure resilience, scalability and compliance across data services that underpin critical national infrastructure programmes.


Preferred Tech Stack Expertise

Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery, Cloud SQL and Cloud Composer, Apache Airflow, Dataplex, Dataform, Great Expectations or similar data quality tools, Terraform, Python and SQL


Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale data pipelines
  • Define data modelling standards and warehouse optimisation strategies
  • Embed governance, metadata management and security controls
  • Oversee automated orchestration and monitoring of data workflows
  • Provide assurance for performance, scalability and compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure reliable deployments
  • Mentor data engineers and contribute to structured upskilling initiative

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.


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