Data EngineerRemote (UK) | 12 days per month in the South Manchester area.Up to £46,000, with flexibility for standout candidatesIf youre a Data Engineer who wants more than just maintaining pipelines, this is a chance to shape something from the ground up.This role sits at the heart of a business investing heavily in its data capability. Theyre moving away from reactive reporting towards a modern, insight-led platform and they need someone who wants to be part of that journey, not just observe it.The OpportunityYoull join at a pivotal moment.The current data platform is being rebuilt, transitioning from legacy and mixed approaches into a modern, cloud-first architecture built on Azure Synapse and a medallion (bronzesilvergold) design.This isnt a keep the lights on role. Youll be:Designing and building scalable data pipelines from scratchShaping how data is structured, governed, and used across the businessInfluencing technical direction and bringing in better ways of workingHelping the organisation move towards predictive and insight-driven decision makingYoull have genuine ownership and the space to challenge existing approaches and introduce best practice.What Youll Be DoingBuilding and optimising data pipelines using Azure Synapse (pipelines and notebooks)Writing and maintaining robust SQL, including complex stored proceduresDesigning and implementing modern data warehouse architecture (medallion model)Ensuring data quality, validation, and reliability across the platformIntegrating data from APIs and multiple internal sourcesCollaborating with stakeholders to turn data into something genuinely usefulWhat Were Looking ForYou dont need to tick every box, but there are a few things that really matter:Must-have:Strong SQL skills, including writing advanced stored proceduresHands-on experience with Azure Synapse (pipelines and notebooks)Experience building or working within modern data warehouse architecturesAbility to get up and running quickly without heavy onboardingNice to have:Python, PySpark or Spark experienceExposure to APIs and external data integrationExperience working in evolving or transforming data environmentsMost importantly, youll be someone who:Wants to improve and evolve things, not just maintain themIs comfortable challenging existing approaches constructivelyEnjoys solving problems and taking ownershipWhy This Role?There are plenty of Data Engineer roles out there. This one stands out because of the impact and trajectory.Build, not maintain genuine opportunity to shape a modern data platformInfluence your ideas and approach will matter from day oneGrowth strong focus on learning, with access to training and new technologiesVariety a mix of engineering, problem-solving, and collaborationFlexibility remote-first, with occasional in-person team timeYoull also be joining a team that values curiosity, improvement, and doing things properly rather than just quickly.Location & FlexibilityRemote-first role across the UK12 days per month in the Manchester areaOpen to candidates across the North West, and beyondA Note on FitThis role wont suit someone looking for routine, maintenance-only work.It will suit someone who wants to:BuildImproveChallengeAnd leave things better than they found themIf youre looking for a role where you can genuinely influence a data platform and grow with it, this is well worth a conversation.Tilt Recruitment are specialists in IT Recruitment. We work hard to find our candidates their perfect roles within fantastic organisations across the UK. If this role isnt right for you, please still get in touch with us as we may have other roles which may suit you better.We also offer up to £500 for every successful referral, if you know someone who matches this skill set please let us know.Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancyJBRP1_UKTJ