Data Engineer

Data Engineer - Preston - £60,000 About the Opportunity A large and respected organisation is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to lead the evolution of its data engineering capability and help deliver a modern, data-driven future. This is a senior technical leadership position offering the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data strategy, architecture, platforms, and standards. Working within a highly collaborative technology team, you will drive the design, implementation and optimisation of scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable informed decision-making across the organisation. The Role: • Lead the strategic direction of the organisation's data engineering function. • Design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms, pipelines, and integration solutions. • Champion best practices across data architecture, governance, security and quality. • Drive the adoption and optimisation of cloud-based data technologies. • Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data capabilities. Required Experience: • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions. • Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services and cloud-based data platforms. • Advanced SQL and data modelling skills. • Experience with metadata management and data integration approaches. • Strong problem-solving ability with experience resolving complex technical challenges. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. What's on Offer? • Salary up to £60,000 • Hybrid working arrangements • Generous annual leave allowance • Comprehensive employee benefits package • Ongoing professional development opportunities