USSenior Data Engineer
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Key points
- 14/08/26
- East Midlands, Nottingham
- Market Rate
- Permanent
- Analytics, Data, AI and ML
- Full time
Job role
Senior Data Engineer
Nottingham, United Kingdom | Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months) | Market Rate | Excellent Benefits Package
Are you an experienced Senior Data Engineer looking to play a pivotal role in a business where data is at the heart of decision-making? We are seeking a talented professional to join a growing team and help build trusted, high-quality data products that enable advanced analytics, AI initiatives, and business-critical insights.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation that is investing heavily in data transformation. You'll have the chance to influence data architecture, governance, and best practice while working on impactful projects that drive real business value.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established technology-focused organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and long-term growth. Their collaborative culture encourages continuous improvement, professional development, and the delivery of high-quality solutions that support customers across multiple sectors.
Why Join?
- Play a key role in a major data transformation programme
- Work on projects supporting AI, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives
- Collaborate with experienced technical and business stakeholders
- Join an organisation committed to innovation, quality, and employee development
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformation processes
- Develop reusable, governed data products for analytics and AI teams
- Translate complex business requirements into robust data models and datasets
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products from creation through optimisation
- Implement and monitor data quality, validation, and governance standards
- Manage metadata, data lineage, data contracts, and compliance requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data usage, dependencies, and business impact
- Ensure data products meet performance, reliability, and SLA expectations
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or in a similar data engineering role
- Strong expertise in designing and developing data pipelines
- Solid understanding of data modelling principles and best practices
- Experience implementing data governance and data quality frameworks
- Ability to create analytics-ready and AI-ready datasets
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting AI and advanced analytics initiatives
- Knowledge of metadata management and data lineage processes
- Exposure to data product methodologies and lifecycle management
- Experience working within complex, enterprise-scale data environments
Location, Salary & Working Pattern
Nottingham, United Kingdom | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | From £55,000 dependent on experience | Flexible working opportunities available
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.
At Xpertise, we keep things human. Your application will always be reviewed by a real person. We do not rely on AI or automated screening tools. Every candidate receives fair, considered attention from our team.
Right to work in the UK is required for this role.
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