Lead level Data Engineer

Blend is a premier AI services provider looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support the delivery of a foundational Azure data platform for a large telecommunications client. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in cloud data engineering, pipeline development, data modelling, and working with modern cloud data warehousing platform.

Requirements

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ingestion pipelines from priority source systems into Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers of the Medallion architecture
• Complete source-to-target mapping documentation and implement the Gold aggregation layer with KPI metric definitions signed off by business stakeholders
• Model and transform business data across the Medallion layers into structures that support operational Power BI reporting
• Apply and maintain governed data access controls in the chosen cloud data platform
• Implement robust ingestion, transformation, and data quality processes
• Drive Silver-to-Gold reconciliation sign-off with business stakeholders
• Complete and maintain the data dictionary for all platform tables
• Work with architects and client data stakeholders to align designs with enterprise data standards, governance requirements, and long-term maintainability
• Produce data engineering runbooks and handover documentation
• Support deployment of data solutions into controlled Dev, Test, and Production environments
• Support continued development of the Medallion architecture in later phases

Benefits

• Learning Opportunities: Certifications in AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake. Access to AI learning paths. Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role.
• Mentoring and Development: Career development plans and mentorship programs.
• Celebrations & Support: Special day rewards. Company-provided equipment. Flexible working options.