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Senior Data Engineer
Edinburgh | £0 | Permanent
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Matthew Macalpine
Scotland
I'm working with a Microsoft-centric technology consultancy who are scaling their Data team and looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join them in Edinburgh (hybrid). This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of high-impact projects, work with cutting-edge data platforms and lead technical delivery for a variety of ambitious clients.
About the Role:
You'll be joining an established team where your contribution matters from day one. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with clients, shaping solutions and turning complex data challenges into scalable, production-ready platforms.
In this role, you'll take a lead position in the design and delivery of modern data solutions across a range of client projects. You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, secure and high-performing data platforms, including Data Warehouses, Data Lakes and Lakehouse architectures. The role will involve building and maintaining robust ETL pipelines, producing clear technical documentation, and acting as a trusted technical voice within both the internal data team and with clients throughout the delivery lifecycle.
You'll ideally have most of the following:
** Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
** Experience engaging with clients to gather requirements and scope solutions
** Solid background with Microsoft data technologies (ideally including Microsoft Fabric)
** Strong SQL, data modelling and data engineering fundamentals
** Coding experience in at least one language such as Python or R
** Hands-on experience with Data warehouses, Data Lakes and Data Lakehouses
This is a chance to shape how organisations get value from their data using the latest Microsoft stack. You'll work on a range of projects, directly with clients, and be part of a company that values quality, innovation and career development in a collaborative environment.
In return they're offering a very competitive salary, great benefits and lots of scope to upskill and gain qualifications. The role is hybrid (1/2 days per month in their central Edinburgh office).
If you'd like to find out more, please apply or drop Matt MacAlpine a message via LinkedIn for an informal chat.
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