Senior Data Engineer

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Senior Data Engineer - Snowflake | Cloud Migration

Location: Milton Keynes (flexible hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent benefits

A leading regulated financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in their cloud transformation journey. This is an excellent opportunity to shape and implement data engineering solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement cloud data pipelines using Snowflake and modern data engineering tools

  • Lead the migration of on-premises ETL processes to cloud services

  • Develop and optimize data models, ensuring scalability and performance

  • Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development

  • Drive improvements in data engineering processes and systems

    Required Experience & Skills:

  • Strong experience in data engineering and data warehousing

  • Strong expertise in Snowflake, including performance tuning and optimization

  • Proficient in Java or Scala or Python

  • Advanced SQL skills

  • Experience with DBT and modern data pipeline tools

  • Strong knowledge of file formats (ORC, Parquet, AVRO) and optimization techniques

  • Experience with DevOps practices and containerization technologies

  • Proven track record of stakeholder management

  • Experience working in regulated environments

    Desirable:

  • Experience with Apache Kafka, Spark, or similar technologies

  • Knowledge of machine learning and AI integration

  • Experience with Agile methodologies

  • Cloud certifications (AWS, Snowflake)

    Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • 10% bonus

  • Excellent 10.5% company pension contribution

  • Comprehensive healthcare package

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Modern tech stack and innovation-focused environment

    This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you'll have the chance to shape the future of data engineering while working with the latest cloud technologies.

    To apply or learn more about this position, please submit your application

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