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Senior Data Engineer

City of London Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
A leading not-for-profit organization is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the migration from SQL Server on-premises to Azure cloud. This role involves integrating various data sources, ensuring data integrity, and supporting strategic goals with cutting-edge data solutions.
  • Lead the migration from on-premises to cloud infrastructure
  • Innovate with cutting-edge Azure technologies

About Our Client

The client is a prominent not-for-profit organization in the sports sector. They are dedicated to enhancing their data capabilities to support strategic goals and operational processes, particularly focusing on the migration from on-premises SQL Server to Azure cloud infrastructure. They aim to improve transparency, access to information, and data-driven decision-making across various lines of business.

Job Description

  • Lead the development and support of the organization's data infrastructure.
  • Design and deliver a data management capability enabling data mining and reporting.
  • Integrate proprietary data sources into the data warehouse.
  • Own data workflows and associated metadata.
  • Drive the implementation from on-premises to full Azure SQL.
  • Create and maintain protocols and guidelines for managing external data sources.
  • Implement controls to ensure data integrity.
  • Deliver documentation supporting infrastructure and processes.
  • Manage Data Management and Governance across Azure Dataverse.
  • Investigate, analyze, and resolve data issues.
  • Liaise with external data providers on structure, supply, quality, and frequency of data delivery.
  • Support application developers with data structuring queries.
  • Monitor and evaluate tools and technologies.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for this Senior Data Engineer role will possess the following:

Experience:

  • Over 5 years of experience in data engineering and development.
  • Extensive experience in database design (both relational and dimensional).
  • Proven track record with ETL processes, data warehousing, and data modeling.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, Microsoft Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Dataverse.
  • Experience in managing both structured and unstructured data.



Skills:

  • Strong expertise in data management and governance.
  • Proficiency in user requirements elicitation.
  • Ability to integrate proprietary data sources into a data warehouse.
  • Skilled in implementing controls to ensure data integrity.
  • Competence in investigating, analyzing, and resolving data issues.
  • Familiarity with Dynamics365, PowerBI, API development (including GraphQL), Azure Data Lake, and Data Bricks is a plus.



Personal Qualities:

  • Analytical and critical thinker with a keen attention to detail.
  • Action-oriented and continuously learning.
  • Strong ability to influence others and build relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Passion for sports and an understanding of its impact is desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Salary: Up to £60k per annum.
  • Flexible Working: Opportunity to work remotely with just one day a week in the London office.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance: Ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • Professional Development: Access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and career growth.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest Azure cloud technologies and data solutions.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that support the sports sector and drive strategic goals.
Contact
Cameron Mason
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6682395
Phone number
+442030778397

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Data Warehousing
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cameron Mason
Consultant phone
+442030778397
Job reference
JN-032025-6682395