Senior Data and AI Engineer

A global organisation at the forefront of the energy transition requires a Senior Data & AI Engineer to join their team in Glasgow/Hertfordshire (hybrid). This role will play a key role in building and evolving a world-class data platform.

This is an opportunity to join a business making significant investment in data, analytics and AI, where you'll combine hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities. You'll help design and deliver scalable data solutions that power reporting, analytics and machine learning initiatives across a complex global environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, building and optimising modern data pipelines and platforms
• Leading and mentoring a small team of Data Engineers
• Driving engineering best practices around quality, automation, security and observability
• Working closely with stakeholders across technology and the wider business to deliver high-value data products
• Supporting AI and machine learning initiatives through robust, feature-ready datasets
• Influencing technical strategy and helping shape the future of the data platform

You’ll ideally have most of the following

• Proven experience in a Senior Data Engineering role with team leadership responsibilities
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Deep expertise across the Microsoft data ecosystem, including Azure, Fabric, Synapse and Purview (MS Fabric experience is essential!)
• Experience building enterprise-scale data platforms, warehouses and lakehouse solutions
• A strong understanding of data governance, security and data quality
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• practical understanding of how to engineer data products and pipelines that support LLM and GenAI use cases

Why Apply?

This is a chance to join a purpose-driven organisation where data is central to business strategy. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies, lead a talented team, influence technical direction and contribute to projects with genuine global impact.

There is a strong preference for candidates based in Scotland, however, candidates based near Hertfordshire could be considered.