Data Engineer

About this role

Contact us Contact Contact Careers Data Engineer Apply Job Description We're currently seeking a Data Engineer to build, maintain, and optimise robust data pipelines. This role develops efficient ETL/ELT workflows using both Microsoft Fabric tools and the Databricks Lakehouse Platform to deliver clean, production-ready data for enterprise analytics. Job Requirements • Strong proficiency in PySpark, Databricks SQL, T-SQL, and handling Delta Lake formats. • Hands-on experience building production pipelines inside Databricks workspaces and Fabric capacities. • Practical knowledge of structural data formats including Parquet, JSON, and CSV. • Experience with orchestration tools, scheduling dependencies, and error handling in a cloud environment. • Familiarity with unit testing data pipelines and implementing automated data quality checks. Job Responsibilities • Construct scalable data ingestion pipelines using Fabric Data Factory, Dataflow Gen2, and Databricks Workflows.• Implement Delta Live Tables (DLT) to automate batch and real-time streaming data processing.• Build and maintain the Medallion Architecture silver & gold layer across shared storage.• Write optimized transformations in Fabric Notebooks and Databricks clusters using PySpark and SQL.• Configure data access, masking, and governance policies within Databricks Unity Catalog.• Optimize Lakehouse table performance using Z-Order indexing, liquid clustering, and file compaction techniques.• Deploy data pipelines using CI/CD frameworks, Git integration, and Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs).• Prepare finalized gold layer datasets to support real-time Power BI Direct Lake reporting model Job Benefits Salary aligned with your skills and expertise25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays and the option to purchase moreBirthday leaveHybrid workingFlexible benefit and well-being schemes2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causesA hard working, fun and professional working environmentEnhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal, business services and M&A advisory across 30 offices. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways. We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want. Learning and DevelopmentLeonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications. Diversity and InclusionDiversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Share job insertpageurl Our Beliefs Express yourself Be yourself every day, in everything you do. Have confidence in what you’re capable of and what you bring to the team. Be the difference Care about the work you do and the people we do it for. Treat people with compassion and strive to get the best outcomes. Inspire each other Bring positivity to your work and your working relationships. Collaborate with an open mind and a commitment to achieve great things together. Our process Stage 1 All businesses encounter health problems. These may be short term and through no fault of the directors, they may result from under investment or over ambitious expansion. These ailments aren’t always critical. They might be just a blip. But leaving them unchecked is a risky business. The sooner you speak to us, the more we can do to improve your situation. We fully recognise that business difficulties arise from a broad range of factors which are sometimes outside of the directors/business owners control. Stage 2 All businesses encounter health problems. These may be short term and through no fault of the directors, they may result from under investment or over ambitious expansion. These ailments aren’t always critical. They might be just a blip. But leaving them unchecked is a risky business. The sooner you speak to us, the more we can do to improve your situation. We fully recognise that business difficulties arise from a broad range of factors which are sometimes outside of the directors/business owners control. Stage 3 All businesses encounter health problems. These may be short term and through no fault of the directors, they may result from under investment or over ambitious expansion. These ailments aren’t always critical. They might be just a blip. But leaving them unchecked is a risky business. The sooner you speak to us, the more we can do to improve your situation. We fully recognise that business difficulties arise from a broad range of factors which are sometimes outside of the directors/business owners control. 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ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey. Privacy notice . Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.

What this role is, and what else it is called

Employers in Manchester advertise this kind of work as Data Scientist, Senior Data Engineer, Investment Data Analyst – Colchester, VT and Data Architect too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a mid-level Data, AI & Machine Learning role in Manchester, advertised as hybrid, splitting time between home and the office.

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