Senior Data Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Bristol is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to lead the advancement of their data capabilities. You will design a central Azure data platform, mentor junior engineers, and implement data governance standards. The role offers flexible working options and benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral bonus scheme

Income protection & life assurance

Qualifications

• Lead development of a central Azure data platform for secure, scalable data capability.
• Mentor junior data engineers across projects.
• Design automated ETL and ELT pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable integration across PostgreSQL, Power BI and Power Apps environments.
• Implement data governance, data standards, and automated quality checks.
• Enhance analytics and reporting workflows.

Skills

Senior experience in data engineering leadership roles

Strong SQL

Python capability in production environments

Proven Azure data engineering and architecture experience

ETL and data automation design and delivery

Data integration including APIs

Mentoring and guiding technical team members

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

Our Vacancy# Senior Data Engineer* Cross sector* Permanent / Digital* Bristol* United Kingdom* 19/11/25* On site* Share## Job Description The Job MissionThis is a hybrid role and applicants must live within a practical commuting distance of Bristol, with relocation support available for those moving from further afield. You will lead the advancement of the UK Digital Excellence Centre’s data capabilities. You will modernise and centralise data infrastructure across the business. You will work closely with stakeholders while mentoring the wider data team.**Key Responsibilities:**• Lead development of a central Azure data platform for secure, scalable data capability • Provide mentoring and guidance to junior data engineers across projects • Design automated ETL and ELT pipelines using modern engineering methods • Maintain reliable integration across PostgreSQL, Power BI and Power Apps environments • Implement data governance, data standards and automated quality checks • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data solutions • Enhance existing analytics and reporting workflows to drive business improvement • Support continuous optimisation of CI/CD and version control processes • Apply strong problem solving to improve data, processes and delivery standards • Contribute to establishing data engineering as a strategic capability in the business Essential Skills• Senior experience in data engineering leadership roles • Strong SQL and Python capability in production environments • Proven Azure data engineering and architecture experience • Skilled in ETL and data automation design and delivery • Experience of data integration including APIs • Ability to mentor and guide technical team members • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Knowledge of CI/CD and version control platforms Desired Skills• Experience integrating low code platforms with data solutions • Understanding of AWS or other cloud ecosystems • Background in business process improvement • Interest in applying AI within data solutions • Experience with Power Platform and enterprise analytics Why You Should ApplyJoin us and play a key role in modernising the data landscape that supports some of the UK’s most complex and impactful low-carbon engineering programmes. Here, you will apply your expertise, shape digital direction, and make a real difference within a company where innovation and meaningful work go hand in hand, with your future team supporting your growth and development.. **Benefits Include:** Pension scheme — *8% company / 4% employee contribution* 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy/sell Flexible working options Professional fees reimbursed Employee referral bonus scheme Income protection & 3x salary life assurance Equal opportunity employer — diversity, inclusion, and innovation at our coreWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.**#LI-Hybrid****Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.**We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.