Senior Data Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)
| Posting date: | 12 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | From £55,000, dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2026 |
| Location: | NG16 3AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Microlise |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 315087JCP |
Summary
We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract, playing a key role in shaping how data drives decision-making across the business.
You’ll be at the heart of building and managing trusted, high-quality data products, enabling analytics, AI, and operational teams to unlock real value. This is a great opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment where data governance, innovation, and impact go hand in hand.
Be part of a team driving data-led transformation, work on meaningful projects that directly support AI and advanced analytics, and have the opportunity to influence how data is structured, governed and used across the business, all within a collaborative environment with a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
If you’re passionate about data and want to make a real impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us turn data into meaningful insight.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines and transformations
Creating reusable, governed data products for analytics and AI teams
Translating business needs into structured, reliable datasets and data models
Owning the end-to-end lifecycle of data products (from creation through to optimisation)
Applying and monitoring data quality, validation and governance standards
Managing metadata, lineage, data contracts and compliance requirements
Working closely with stakeholders to understand data usage, dependencies and impact
Ensuring data products meet quality, performance and SLA expectations
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in data engineering and pipeline development
A solid understanding of data modelling, governance and quality frameworks
Experience working with analytics or AI-ready datasets
Ability to translate complex business requirements into structured data solutions
A proactive, ownership-led mindset with strong stakeholder collaboration skills
Why Microlise?
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals
37.5 hour week with flexible working opportunities
Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, via telephone and video conferencing; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.
You’ll be at the heart of building and managing trusted, high-quality data products, enabling analytics, AI, and operational teams to unlock real value. This is a great opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment where data governance, innovation, and impact go hand in hand.
Be part of a team driving data-led transformation, work on meaningful projects that directly support AI and advanced analytics, and have the opportunity to influence how data is structured, governed and used across the business, all within a collaborative environment with a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
If you’re passionate about data and want to make a real impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us turn data into meaningful insight.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines and transformations
Creating reusable, governed data products for analytics and AI teams
Translating business needs into structured, reliable datasets and data models
Owning the end-to-end lifecycle of data products (from creation through to optimisation)
Applying and monitoring data quality, validation and governance standards
Managing metadata, lineage, data contracts and compliance requirements
Working closely with stakeholders to understand data usage, dependencies and impact
Ensuring data products meet quality, performance and SLA expectations
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in data engineering and pipeline development
A solid understanding of data modelling, governance and quality frameworks
Experience working with analytics or AI-ready datasets
Ability to translate complex business requirements into structured data solutions
A proactive, ownership-led mindset with strong stakeholder collaboration skills
Why Microlise?
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals
37.5 hour week with flexible working opportunities
Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, via telephone and video conferencing; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.