Senior Data Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Cloud data platforms, API integration, and modern data engineering tools to help deliver our Tax & Legal data and analytics strategy. You'll work closely with Lead Engineers, Architects, Product Owners, and BI Developers to design and implement scalable, high-performance data solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role involving the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based data pipelines, integrations, and analytics-ready datasets. The role requires engaging with a variety of stakeholders in engineering teams and the business to deliver business critical solutions. You will collaborate with Data Architects and Data engineers' firm wide to align to best practice and the firms Data management policy., We can potentially facilitate flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

• Proven experience working as a data engineer or software engineer working on Cloud data platforms, especially Azure.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks (or Microsoft Fabric).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to logically analyse complex requirements, processes, and systems to deliver solutions.
• Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python (especially PySpark), as well as other relevant programming languages.
• Passion for using data to drive key business decisions.
Skills we'd love to see/Amazing Extras:
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Experience integrating with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Netsuite.
• Knowledge of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Knowledge of Delta Lakehouse architectures and concepts.
• Experience with Azure Synapse (dedicated and serverless pools), Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL.
• Familiarity working in a DevOps environment.
• Experience with REST APIs, including endpoint authentication and integration (e.g., Microsoft Graph APIs).
  The KPMG Tax & Legal Technical Engineering function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities - supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting edge solutions across the United Kingdom. This team will be responsible for delivering technology enabled outcomes across the Tax & Legal business using modern and best in class engineering methodologies. We drive this transformation through the adoption of Cloud based technologies and have strategic relationships with Google, Microsoft among others. We have a technology agnostic view and select the right tool/language/cloud provider to achieve the best outcome for the business and our clients alike.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is. Why Join the KPMG Tax & Legal Technology Engineering team as Senior Data Engineer We might be world leaders in Tax & Legal, but in many ways the engineering department feels like a start-up, with a twist. There's the buzz of scrum working, the thrill of shaping compelling experiences, the chance to surprise and stretch yourself in response to a fresh challenge. And then there's all the resources, technology and high-profile projects of a major corporate entity. Crucially, we also offer the benefit of clear career progression.