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We are searching for a remote working Senior Data Engineer to join our clients high-performing Data Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on professional Senior Data Engineer who thrives on technical leadership, innovation, and delivery.

You can be based anywhere in the UK to be considered for the role but you MUST be UK based as overseas working is not possible with our client.

Our client is a 100% data-driven company who pride themselves on engineering excellence and delivering impactful solutions to their clients.

You will play a crucial role in driving the team's vision and objectives and you will be expected to provide technical leadership, own the solution, ensure the reliability of data products, and collaborate closely with the team and customers in order to optimise data solutions.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled and hard-working Senior Data Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in data engineering and architecture, a strong coding background, and a strategic mindset - someone who can balance technical depth with delivery focus.

About You

We are looking for a passionate, technically strong Senior Data Engineer who is able to deliver and elevate those around them.

You will have the following experience: -

Seasoned hands-on experience in data engineering, with a track record of leading complex data engineering initiatives at scale. Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimising data solutions, supported by a history of successfully delivery of data projects.
Exceptional coding skills.
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering Data Engineering or similar (applied to Data and Data Engineering).
Extensive experience in Data Engineering and some Data Analytics experience, with expert knowledge in data technologies and data transformation solutions and tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Good understanding of Quality and Information Security principles.
Effective communication, ability to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences.
Able to provide coaching and training to less experienced members of the team.Essential skills:

Programming Languages such as Spark, Java, Python, PySpark, Scala (minimum of 2).
Extensive Data Engineering hands-on experience (coding, configuration, automation, delivery, monitoring, security).
ETL Tools such as Azure Data Fabric (ADF) and Databricks or similar ones.
Significant hands-on experience of HDFS/Hadoop and on-prem (coding, configuration, automation, delivery, monitoring, security).
Extensive Big Data hands-on experience - Cloudera or similar.
Data Lakes: Azure Data, Delta Lake, Data Lake or Databricks Lakehouse.
Azure - hands-on experience including coding, configuration, automation and delivery.
Advanced Database and SQL skills.
Certifications: Cloudera, Azure or FME certifications are a plus but is not essential.
Nice to have skills but NOT essential:

Geospatial data experience, FME, QGIS, PostGIS.
Data warehousing design patterns and implementation.
The role comes with an extensive benefits package which includes:

Competitive Salary.
Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 (five) additional unpaid leave days per year.
Annual Lifestyle Allowance: £300 to spend on an activity of your choice.
Pension Scheme: Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter.
Private Health Insurance: Provided by Vitality.
Group Income Protection Scheme.
Charitable Fund-raising: Matched funding for your efforts.
Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes.
Internal Coaching and Mentoring
Training and Career Progression: A strong focus on your development.
Family-Friendly Policies.
Free Parking.Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST reside/live in the UK, and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without the need for Company Sponsorship.

KEYWORDS
Senior Data Engineer, Coding Skills, Spark, Java, Python, PySpark, Scala, ETL Tools, Azure Data Fabric (ADF), Databricks, HDFS, Hadoop, Big Data, Cloudera, Data Lakes, Azure Data, Delta Lake, Data Lake, Databricks Lakehouse, Data Analytics, SQL, Geospatial Data, FME, QGIS, PostGIS.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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