Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer – Azure / SQL / PythonHampshire – HybridPermanent | Full-timeWe are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a growing data and analytics function, taking technical ownership of complex data pipelines and platform components from initial design through to production support.This is a hands-on senior individual contributor position with no line management responsibilities, ideally suited to an experienced Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, taking ownership of delivery and helping improve engineering standards and data platforms.You will design, build and maintain scalable data solutions across Azure, SQL and Python, working on production data pipelines, data warehousing, modelling, platform performance and data quality. You will also contribute to technical design decisions and the continued evolution of the wider data platform.We are looking for strong experience across:Microsoft Azure data technologiesAdvanced SQL, including optimisation and performance tuningPython for data pipelines, automation and integrationsDesigning and supporting production data pipelines and data warehousesData modelling and scalable data architectureData quality, validation, monitoring and observabilityGit, code reviews, automated testing and CI/CDTroubleshooting complex data and production issuesWorking independently and taking ownership of technical deliveryYou should be comfortable working with inconsistent upstream data, identifying root causes and implementing practical solutions to improve data integrity, reliability and quality. Experience with automated validation approaches using SQL/Python or technologies such as Great Expectations or dbt tests would be particularly relevant.Alongside hands-on delivery, you will have the opportunity to influence engineering standards, contribute to platform improvements and share your expertise with other engineers and analysts – without moving away from the technical work.This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Data Engineer looking for a senior technical role where they can remain hands-on, take real ownership and help shape a modern, scalable data platform.Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 depending on experience.