Data Engineer
Job Title: Data Engineer
Location: Birmingham or Northampton (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role:
We’re recruiting for a Data Engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage of its data transformation journey. With legacy systems approaching end of life, the business is investing in a modern data platform built on Microsoft Fabric, forming a core part of its long-term data strategy.
This role will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure, supporting a wide range of business functions including finance, HR, and commercial teams. You’ll work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver robust, reliable data solutions and reporting capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, contributing to modern data architecture, and driving continuous improvement across data engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation and ongoing development of a Microsoft Fabric-based data platform
- Design, build, and maintain data ingestion pipelines from multiple source systems
- Develop and manage ETL/ELT processes using tools such as Azure Data Factory and Fabric Data Pipelines
- Build scalable data models to support reporting across finance, HR, and commercial functions
- Create and maintain a high-quality reporting layer for internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure strong data governance practices, including compliance with GDPR and data security standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of engineering processes
- Support and mentor colleagues to enhance technical capability across the team
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in data engineering within enterprise or complex environments
- Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric (including OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Pipelines, Dataflows, Power BI models)
- Proficiency in SQL (including optimisation) and Python/PySpark for data transformation
- Experience with ETL/ELT processes using Fabric Data Pipelines and/or Azure Data Factory
- Solid understanding of data modelling, including Lakehouse and dimensional design approaches
- Experience working with data governance frameworks, security (RBAC), and GDPR compliance
- Familiarity with version control (e.g. Git) and CI/CD processes
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with SAP data environments (e.g. HANA, BW, SuccessFactors) is advantageous
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working model (Birmingham or Northampton base)
- Opportunity to be part of a major data transformation programme
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Exposure to modern data technologies and enterprise-scale projects
About Us:
We are a recruitment agency specialising in technical, digital, and transformation roles across the UK. We partner with organisations to identify and attract high-quality talent, supporting both clients and candidates in achieving long-term success.