Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + 10% bonus

We’re working with a leading high street retailer who are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their growing data team. This well-established international business undergoing a major digital transformation. The organisation is investing heavily in data and technology to drive innovation and customer-centric solutions. You’ll join a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities for growth.

Why Apply?

This is a senior role where you’ll take ownership of SQL and Snowflake environments, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. You’ll collaborate with a Lead Data Engineer and cross-functional stakeholders to shape data strategy and deliver robust, high-quality solutions. If you enjoy combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic influence, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise MSSQL Server and Snowflake environments.
• Design and implement scalable database architectures and storage solutions.
• Build and maintain ETL processes for data ingestion and transformation.
• Implement robust backup, recovery, and security strategies.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with business needs.
• Champion best practices in database administration and cloud data platforms.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in Data Engineering or Database Administration.
• Strong expertise in MSSQL Server and Snowflake.
• Proven experience in query optimisation, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools (DBT, Fivetran, Census; Alteryx desirable).
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and automation.
• Knowledge of Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Logic Apps (desirable).
• SnowPro certification and experience with Terraform or PySpark (advantageous).

What’s in it for you?

• £70,000–£80,000 + 10% bonus
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Private medical cover
• Pension contributions
• Flexible benefits and lifestyle perks
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

If you're interested please apply here or send your CV to w.thomson@chromarecruitment.com