Senior Data Engineer (Architecture and Platform Focus) West London Hybrid (2 days onsite) Environmental research organisation I''m recruiting on behalf of a highly respected environmental research organisation for a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in the evolution of its Azure-based data platform, with a strong focus on platform design, architecture and best practice. This is a hands-on senior engineering role with clear scope to influence architectural decisions and platform direction. It''s well suited to an experienced Data Engineer who enjoys building robust data platforms today and wants to step into broader architectural ownership. You''ll work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across science, conservation and corporate functions, helping shape how data is engineered, governed and used across the organisation. Key requirements Strong experience designing, building and operating cloud data platforms in AzureHands-on expertise with Azure data services such as Data Factory, Synapse/SQL, Data Lake/Lakehouse/Fabric and Power BIProven delivery of reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using CI/CD and modern DevOps practicesExperience contributing to data architecture, technical standards and platform design decisionsConfidence working in complex stakeholder environments and collaborating with suppliers and partnersAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Why this role stands out Work for a mission-led, not-for-profit organ