Average Data Engineer salary in Milton Keynes

Senior Data Engineer About the Role We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a leading Microsoft partner that is modernising data platforms and delivering innovative analytics solutions for organisations across the UK. You will work closely with clients to understand their business challenges before designing tailored solutions that improve efficiency, drive self-service reporting and support long-term scalability. This is a hands-on role where you will support clients from a variety of different sectors. You will also be able to supplement this hands-on experience with the opportunity to gain Microsoft focus certifications and accreditations. Responsibilities Build and manage data pipelines using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks or Microsoft FabricDesign, implement and maintain data lakes data warehouses and ETL/ELT processesDevelop scalable data models for reporting in Power BIWork closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and advise on solutions that best fit the individual needs of the business Skills and Experience Hands-on experience Azure services such as Synapse, Data Factory or DatabricksStrong SQL skillsProficiency in Python and/or PySparkExperience with Power BI and data modelling What is on offer Salary up to £65,000Fully remote working from anywhere in the UKPerformance-related bonus schemePension scheme and private healthcare options This is just a brief overview of the role. For the full details, simply apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss it further. Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK, offering more opportunities nationwide than any other recruitment agency. We are proud sponsors of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour and the London Fabric User Group.

Outside IR35 | £500–£525 per day | Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working | 6-Month Initial TermWe are currently looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support a major data modernisation programme. You’ll be instrumental in reshaping and enhancing data pipelines as the business moves towards a Databricks Lakehouse setup. The work centres on creating scalable, high-quality data flows that underpin analytics, reporting, and strategic insight across the organisation.This contract is outside IR35, requires one on-site day each week, and offers an immediate start with strong extension prospects.What You’ll Be Doing Developing, refining, and maintaining robust ELT/ETL data pipelinesSupporting the migration of data assets into a Databricks Lakehouse frameworkEnsuring data is accurate, reliable, and optimised for analytical consumptionPartnering with stakeholders to deliver well-engineered, business-aligned solutionsMonitoring production systems and resolving performance or reliability issues What They’re Looking For 7+ years of Data Engineering experience, ideally within cloud-native environmentsStrong background in building and optimising large-scale data pipelinesPractical expertise with Databricks and Azure servicesConfident communicator with strong problem-solving ability Core Technologies DatabricksDBTPythonPySparkSQLAzure If you are interested in this role then please apply via this platform or email me a copy of your most up to date CV to  and I will be in touch.Outside IR35 | £500–£525 per day | Milton Keynes | Hybrid Working | 6-Month Initial Term

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. You will play a key role in delivering the Connells Group Data Platform, including design, capacity, management and configuration management responsibilities. As a Data Platform Engineer, you will be working in a team of technical specialists on a day-to-day basis, liaising with 3^rd party providers developing your core skills and expertise whilst maturing the overall processes and procedures in relation to the service. The role also supports the business objectives and strategy through the delivery of secure, supportable and scalable cloud data platforms.Key Responsibilities: Have expertise around the Data Platform capabilityMaintain the Data Platform for all Connells users, managing critical downtime and risk of disruption.To undertake root cause analysis and resolution of incidents.To undertake applicable out-of-hours support as required for operational running. Team Roles and Responsibilities Use of Agile methodologies for platform developmentDeliver Platform as CodeWork within the Cloud Platform design pattern to implement technical and financial observabilityUndertake platform capacity managementSupport projects where appropriateUndertake proactive monitoring and react to escalations from other IT teamsCollaborating with other members of the team. Experience and Skills Required:Essential: Demonstrable experience in similar relevant technical rolesExperience of incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving activities delivered to agreed SLAsExperience of implementing Cloud TechnologiesExperience of Microsoft FabricExperience of managing SQL ServerGood team communication, with experiences in sharing and presenting new ideas and approaches with the team?Willingness to learn, adopt and advance best-practices, procedures and qualitative standards?Can operate in a complex environment under pressure??Able to operate both with legacy and current technologyAnalytically minded and a strong attention to detail? Desirable: Experience of GitHub, Git Actions, Terraform, Platform as Code and Zero Trust architecturesExperience of advanced tools for operational monitoringAbility to operate and influence at all levels within the organisation??Experience of tools for Alerting and MonitoringCloud Cost Monitoring and reportingSTEM degree/ postgraduate qualification Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.CF00744