Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Data EngineerLocation: ManchesterDuration: PermSanderson Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer for our engineering services client located in Manchester.The Company:This client is a distinguished leader in the engineering services industry, with over a 160 year history of unwavering commitment to excellence & success. Renowned for their global footprint with offices spanning across 20 countries, they specialise in a comprehensivearray of services, ranging from meticulous testing and thorough inspection to rigorous certification processes.Embracing growth and innovation, this client has seamlessly integrated the expertise of top-tier risk management businesses into their fold. Privately backed by equity, they possess the agility and support to evolve rapidly, outpacing any competitors withintheir space. Our clients forward-thinking approach, substantiated by a portfolio of accolades, reflects their unwavering focus on ensuring that our clients experience nothing but the best and puts them in prime position to hire their next superstars.The Role:As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the Information Systems team, reporting directly to the Head of Data Engineering. You will take charge of developing and implementing advanced data and reporting solutions, utilising the latestMicrosoft technologies.You will also be required to contribute to the delivery of data and insights, steering transformative change across all facets of our business. As a crucial team member, you will play a vital role in the continuous enhancement of our strategic data platformon Microsoft Azure. This involves handling data from Dynamics 365 and other key sources, creating dashboards for pivotal business decisions, and supporting predictive analysis projects.Operational challenges at a significant scale will be part of your experience, offering opportunities to grapple with substantial data and technology solutions. The role emphasises a customer-centric approach, demanding both innovation and high efficiencyin delivering data and analytic solutions, ensuring a direct and impactful contribution to our dynamic work environment.Essential Requirements:To be successful in this position, a candidate must possess the appropriate mindset, skills, and enthusiasm for the work at hand. At a minimum, the following qualifications and experience are required:

• Demonstrated strong customer focus and excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in delivering a contemporary data platform using relevant technologies and services within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• Expertise in T-SQL, encompassing stored procedures, temp tables, and CTEs, with a focus on performance tuning.
• Proficiency in developing solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Azure Data Factory.
• Demonstrable use of GIT for CI/CD source control in Azure across key areas of the technology stack.
• Proficient in developing and deploying Azure Analysis Services Models.
• Competent in creating cascading, parameterised reports using SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Experience in developing datasets and reports in Microsoft Power BI.
• Ideally, familiarity with Data Bricks or Azure Synapse.
• Strong comprehension of data modeling concepts.
• Proven experience in interpreting and analysing complex data.
• Knowledge and a demonstrated track record in data and data quality management.
• Competence in code management and deployment tools.
• Previous exposure to Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Proficient in debugging, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting BI solutions.
• Ability to excel in a matrix environment.