Data Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer | Microsoft Fabric & Terraform | Build and scale a modern cloud-based data platform

• Hybrid working (1 day a week in Milton Keynes)

The Role

You’ll join a large, well-established property group undergoing a major data transformation, as they invest heavily in building a modern, cloud-based data platform.

This is a hands‑on engineering role where you will help shape and scale the organisation’s data capabilities, supporting a wide network of brands and business units. You’ll be part of a newly forming data platform team (5 engineers + 1 lead), with the opportunity to influence architecture, tooling, and best practices from an early stage.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build and evolve a scalable cloud data platform
• Deliver Platform as Code using modern infrastructure tooling
• Manage platform performance, capacity, and availability
• Own incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with engineers and third‑party providers to mature the platform
• Contribute to monitoring, observability, and cost optimisation strategies
• Support projects and business initiatives through robust platform delivery

What They’re Looking For:

• Microsoft Fabric experience
• Terraform experience
• SQL Server management
• Incident management, problem‑solving, and SLA‑driven environments
• Platform engineering or data platform experience

What You’ll Work With:

• Microsoft Fabric
• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Azure cloud technologies
• SQL Server
• Monitoring & observability tools

Nice to Haves:

• GitHub Actions / CI/CD pipelines
• Zero Trust architecture
• Advanced alerting & monitoring tools
• Experience working with legacy + modern tech environments
• STEM degree or equivalent

Why Join / Projects

• Greenfield data platform build; shape architecture from the ground up
• Newly formed team with strong investment and backing
• Work directly with senior leadership including a newly appointed Data Director
• High‑impact role with real ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to define best practices, tooling, and standards early
• Collaborative engineering culture with a strong focus on continuous improvement

Employee Benefits

• Private medical
• Subsidised lunch
• Free on‑site gym
• Free parking
• Pension (3% employer contribution)
• Modern office relocation near Milton Keynes station (walking distance)
• Strong work‑life balance and supportive team culture

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