Senior Data Engineer (UK-Based, Remote)

I'm looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to help shape the next generation of my client's data platform - leveraging Microsoft Fabric and the latest Azure technologies to drive innovation, insight, and business value.

This role is remote-based (UK only), with occasional travel to client offices or sites as required. Please do also note that this is a permanent role.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design and deliver scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions that power analytics, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the business.

You'll work closely with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to build a trusted data foundation - enabling smarter insights and self-service analytics.

Beyond hands-on engineering, you'll also act as a mentor and technical leader, helping evolve data engineering standards, championing best practices, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and integrations across a modern Azure data stack.
Develop and optimise relational and dimensional data models to support reporting and analytics.
Leverage Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Databricks, and Data Lake (Gen2) for processing, transformation, and storage.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for high-quality, reusable, and testable code.
Support data governance, lineage, and security best practices to ensure quality and compliance.
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous evolution of engineering practices.Skills & Experience

You're a proactive, collaborative data engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about turning data into business value.

Advanced Python and SQL skills.
Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, or Databricks.
Solid understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and data governance.
Experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lake (Gen2), and Power BI integration.
Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure and IaC tools (Terraform or Bicep).
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills - able to convey complex technical concepts clearly.If you're interested, please get in touch with Kamilla Ryan at
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Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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