Data Engineer

Data EngineerPreston (Hybrid working)£50,000Reliable, high-quality data underpins effective decision-making across the organisation. This Data Engineer role plays a critical part in ensuring that trusted data flows seamlessly from operational systems through to reporting and analytics platforms.Acting as the architect of the organisation''s data foundations, you will design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and models that turn raw information into meaningful, actionable insight. The role goes beyond writing code - it is about creating scalable, resilient data infrastructure that connects systems, supports regulatory requirements, and enables teams at all levels to make informed decisions.Data Engineer Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric.Ensure data is ingested, transformed, and stored efficiently, securely, and reliably.Implement robust error handling, logging, and monitoring across ETL/ELT processes.Develop and maintain test plans to validate data accuracy and pipeline performance.Monitor pipeline health and apply tuning techniques to optimise performance.Create and maintain dimensional and relational data models to support reporting and analytics.Collaborate closely with analysts and business stakeholders to ensure data models meet operational and strategic requirements.Document data structures, transformations, and lineage in a clear and accessible manner.Write, optimise, and maintain complex SQL queries ..... full job details .....