Senior Data Engineer (AI)

Location: Hybrid working in Manchester or Guildford, United Kingdom

Salary: £56,500–£63,000 per year in Manchester; £59,000–£66,000 per year in Guildford

Company

hirify.global is a UK educational charity and academic qualifications provider supporting assessment, research, insight and evidence-based decision-making.

What you will do

• Lead data engineering within the Data Analytics, Insight & Reporting team and shape the future direction of the data platform.
• Design, build and maintain scalable, secure and high-performing cloud-based data solutions.
• Develop and optimise data pipelines, integrations, data models and database structures across multiple systems.
• Enable analytics, reporting, advanced analytics and AI through reliable data platform capabilities.
• Partner with technology colleagues and business stakeholders to align solutions with architecture, governance and security standards.
• Establish data engineering standards, documentation and best practices while managing and developing an Analytics Engineer.

Requirements

• Experience in a senior or lead data engineering role, and/or a degree in an analytical, technical or mathematical discipline.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms using Azure, Databricks or similar technologies.
• Strong SQL or Python coding skills, with significant experience in data modelling and database design.
• Experience integrating data across multiple systems and platforms.
• Knowledge of data architecture, governance, security and access control principles.
• Strong leadership, influencing, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with Alteryx.
• Awareness or experience of large-scale data platforms supporting AI or advanced analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent role with a 35-hour working week and flexible hybrid working.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus Christmas closure days.
• Up to 11.5% combined pension contribution and BUPA healthcare support.
• Wellbeing programmes, volunteering opportunities and employee networks supporting an inclusive workplace.
• Autonomy to influence platform strategy, collaborate with data and technology specialists, and mentor colleagues.

Hiring process

• Submit a recent CV and cover letter.
• Interview in the Manchester or Guildford office, including a presentation and values-and-behaviours questions.