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Senior Data Engineer
Reason for Reporting
PBT Group is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to strengthen its data platform and analytics capabilities. This role is suited to a hands-on, technically strong engineer with deep experience in data warehousing, SQL-based transformations, and modern cloud data stacks.
The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and warehouse solutions that support enterprise analytics, reporting, and business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade data warehouse solutions
- Build and optimise data transformation pipelines using DBT
- Develop complex, high-performance SQL queries and models
- Work extensively with Snowflake and legacy platforms such as Sybase IQ
- Develop and maintain data pipelines using Python
- Implement data engineering best practices including version control, testing, and documentation
- Collaborate with analytics, BI, and business teams to support reporting and insights
- Contribute to CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps / Git
- Ensure data quality, performance, and reliability across the data platform
Minimum Requirements
Experience
- 7+ years’ experience in Data Engineering or related roles
- Strong background in Data Warehousing and dimensional modelling
- Proven experience working in enterprise-scale data environments
Technical Skills
Strong hands-on experience with:
- SQL (advanced query development and optimisation)
- DBT (models, testing, documentation, and deployment)
- Snowflake (data modelling, performance tuning)
- Sybase IQ (or similar large-scale analytical databases)
- Python (ETL, data processing, automation)
- Azure DevOps / Git (source control, CI/CD pipelines)
Preferred Experience
- Cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred)
- Experience supporting BI and analytics teams
- Exposure to modern data engineering patterns and architectures
- Financial services or insurance industry experience
Key Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work hands-on and independently
- Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail and data quality
- Delivery-focused with a continuous improvement
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