Senior Data Engineer - £120,000 – Financial Sector - Hybrid (London)

Overview

I am urgently seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join my client’s growing team and play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining modern data platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity with a global financial services organisation for someone with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building scalable, high-performance data solutions in the cloud.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines using modern tools and frameworks

Build and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage, and Databricks

Implement data models and warehousing solutions to support advanced analytics and business intelligence

Develop efficient and reusable data processing scripts using SQL, Python, PySpark, or Scala

Work with real-time data processing and streaming technologies

Contribute to CI/CD and deployment processes using Azure DevOps

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions aligned with business goals

Support containerisation and orchestration efforts using Docker and related technologies

Use scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell) for automation and system-level tasks

Skills and Experience Required

Proven experience as a Data Engineer in a cloud-first, production environment

Hands-on experience with Azure data services: Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, and Databricks

Strong SQL skills and working knowledge of either Python, PySpark, or Scala

Solid understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and real-time data streaming

Familiarity with Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines and project lifecycle management

Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus

Comfort working with scripting such as PowerShell

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Package

£120,000

Discretionary bonus

Flexible hybrid working (London)

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme and health benefits

Ongoing training and certification support

Fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-focused environment