Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer Permanent, Full-Time Remote (UK) with some travel Salary: £70,000 – £75,000Venturi are working with a highly reputable, data-focused consultancy is looking to expand its team by hiring an experienced Senior Data Engineer.In this role, you will deliver complex data solutions, contribute to enterprise-scale projects, and mentor junior engineers. You’ll work across multiple domains, helping clients achieve measurable outcomes while developing deep technical expertise and progressing toward a leadership role.The RoleAs a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, enterprise-scale data solutions and supporting the technical success of projects.This role combines hands-on technical expertise, client-facing consultancy, mentorship, and contribution to engineering standards, while maintaining accountability for delivery quality and efficiency.ResponsibilitiesYou will:Design, develop, and support complex data pipelines and platforms (e.g., Databricks, Data Factory, Fabric, Synapse, SQL pools). Ensure solutions meet standards for performance, scalability, security, and maintainability. Provide technical guidance and contribute to architecture and solution design. Remain hands-on with complex or critical technical challenges. Contribute to engineering practices, CI/CD processes, and reusable frameworks. Mentor and coach junior engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders to align delivery with business objectives. Support delivery risk management and ensure timely, high-quality project completion. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and test maintainable, high-quality data solutions. Deliver data platforms and pipelines within a cloud-based data ecosystem. Contribute to architectural decisions and optimisation efforts. Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and CI/CD. Support and mentor junior engineers. Collaborate with senior technical staff to align with standards and requirements. Participate in workshops and technical discussions. Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and commercially viable. Technical ExpertiseStrong experience with modern lakehouse and SQL/MPP architectures. Experience with cloud-based data platforms and tooling (e.g., Databricks, Data Factory, Fabric, Data Lake, DevOps). Proficiency in Python, Spark, and SQL. Experience with performance tuning and optimisation. Understanding of distributed systems, security, governance, and networking. Consultancy & Collaboration SkillsComfortable in client-facing environments. Ability to translate technical solutions into business value. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience mentoring engineers. Certifications (at least one)Relevant data engineering certifications (e.g., Databricks or cloud provider certifications). Experience & BackgroundExperience delivering enterprise-scale data solutions. Proven track record across multiple projects or domains. Experience mentoring or supporting technical development. Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Additional RequirementsMust reside in and be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Created: 2026-04-28