Senior Data Engineer (Architecture & Platform Focus)

West London | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | Environmental research organisation

I'm recruiting on behalf of a highly respected environmental research organisation for a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in the evolution of its Azure-based data platform, with a strong focus on platform design, architecture and best practice.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role with clear scope to influence architectural decisions and platform direction. It's well suited to an experienced Data Engineer who enjoys building robust data platforms today and wants to step into broader architectural ownership.

You'll work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across science, conservation and corporate functions, helping shape how data is engineered, governed and used across the organisation.

Key requirements

• Strong experience designing, building and operating cloud data platforms in Azure
• Hands-on expertise with Azure data services such as Data Factory, Synapse/SQL, Data Lake/Lakehouse/Fabric and Power BI
• Proven delivery of reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using CI/CD and modern DevOps practices
• Experience contributing to data architecture, technical standards and platform design decisions
• Confidence working in complex stakeholder environments and collaborating with suppliers and partners
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Why this role stands out

• Work for a mission-led, not-for-profit organisation tackling global environmental challenges
• Opportunity to grow architectural ownership while remaining hands-on with modern data technology
• High visibility role influencing how scientific and operational data is integrated and used
• Supportive environment that values quality engineering and pragmatic design
• Hybrid working with a collaborative West London campus
• 30 days holiday rising to 33, plus an excellent pension scheme

If you're a Senior Data Engineer who wants to make a tangible impact while developing deeper architectural responsibility in a genuinely purpose-driven organisation, I'd love to speak with you.

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