Senior Data Engineer

Salary
£55,000 - £60,000
Location
Cardiff , United Kingdom
Type
Permanent
Workplace
Hybrid
Published
May 27, 2026
Ref
171158
Share this

Senior Data Engineer

Our client is a leading organisation committed to innovation and excellence. They foster a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, encouraging continuous learning and mentorship. This role involves developing and maintaining cloud-based data platforms, focusing on layered architectures and AI integration to support strategic data initiatives. The position is vital for enhancing data workflows and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement across the organisation.

Role Overview:
The Senior Data Engineer will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing data solutions within the organisation’s cloud environment, mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver scalable, AI-driven data workflows.

Key Skills & Experience:
• Strong Python programming skills
• Hands-on experience with Azure stack and cloud data lake platforms
• Familiarity with layered architectures such as medallion/bronze-silver-gold models (Azure Synapse, Databricks, or similar)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• An AI-first approach and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain cloud-based data platforms and layered architectures
• Manage and optimize Azure Synapse, Databricks, or equivalent tools
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines for data workflows
• Mentor and upskill junior and mid-level engineers
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data solutions and support business needs
• Integrate AI or LLM capabilities into data workflows and tooling
• Assist in migrating or re-platforming data estates as necessary

Requirements:
• Right to work in the UK
• Proven experience with Python and Azure data stack
• Experience working on hybrid environments and on-site settings
• Ability to start by 27/05/2026
• Previous experience in data migration or re-platforming is desirable
• Familiarity with Power BI is a plus

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview shortly. Feel free to reach out to our client directly on LinkedIn for a confidential discussion.

Apply

Gravitas Recruitment Group
Follow us
© Gravitas Group 2026Site by