Senior Data Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3544 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 37% sure that is the right code. Sparta Global is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals) or SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Senior Data Engineer
Join a high-performing data and analytics team delivering critical reporting, insight, and data solutions that support large-scale operational and business functions. This role sits within a team responsible for transforming management information capabilities, improving data quality, and enabling better decision-making through data-driven insights.
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will help shape and deliver the organisation's data strategy by designing, building and optimising data pipelines, integrating data from multiple sources, and developing scalable data solutions. You'll lead a small team of Data Engineers, support the delivery of new and enhanced data products, and work closely with analytics, infrastructure and stakeholder teams to ensure reliable, secure and future-proof data services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build and test data products using data feeds from multiple systems and storage technologies.
- Develop, maintain and enhance data models to support business reporting and analytical needs.
- Deliver ETL processes and identify new data sources to improve insight and decision-making.
- Conduct data profiling and source system analysis, providing clear recommendations and insights.
- Support projects through the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment.
- Monitor and improve data quality across source systems.
- Ensure solutions meet security, privacy and governance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven outcomes.
- Lead and mentor a small team of Data Engineers, supporting their development and removing delivery blockers.
What We're Looking For
- Experience delivering data analysis, reporting or data engineering projects.
- Strong T-SQL development skills, with experience using tools such as Azure Data Studio, SQL Server Management Studio or Azure Synapse.
Desirable
- Knowledge of data engineering best practices, patterns and methodologies.
- Experience working with large, complex operational datasets.
- Degree in a numerate subject or equivalent practical experience.
Location: Manchester, London, Liverpool or Sheffield - 1 day a week
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance or already hold active SC clearance.
Contract: 6 Month FTC
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Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sample- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.