About The Role...
Do you get satisfaction out of all things data?
Interested in pushing your career to the next level at one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For?
Cooper Parry are seeking a skilled and proactive Data Engineer to join our growing Data \& Analytics team. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data infrastructure on the Azure and Microsoft stack, enabling enterprise-wide analytics, reporting, and data science initiatives.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the foundation of our future âlab and factoryâ model of analytics and ML delivery.
A day in the life of a CP Data EngineerâŠ
Design and build end-to-end data pipelines and integrations using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse and related tools
Monitor data pipeline schedules and resolve issues related to job failures, data delays, or quality problems
Develop and support a Lakehouse architecture, including structured and unstructured data ingestion, processing, and consumption layers
Implement and optimise semantic models for Power BI and support self-service analytics across CP
Support the development of a secure and scalable analytics lab environment for advanced analytics and ML experimentation
Work with the team to implement data architecture principles and best practices across our platform
Ensure robust CI/CD processes, monitoring, and alerting for data pipelines to ensure performance, reliability, and data quality
Collaborate with business stakeholders, and analysts to deliver clean, curated datasets and data products
Contribute to data governance, metadata management, and data cataloguing initiatives
Cooper Parry is a company that is always focused on optimisation and looking at new ways to improve how we do what we do, to enable this you will explore and recommend emerging tools and technologies to support a modern, scalable data ecosystem.
About You...
At Cooper Parry, weâre
in it together
. All we ask of our people is that they
play all in
. Youâll continuously strive to
keep learning
â whether youâre a trainee or a Partner â and youâll
be brave
, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all,
be nice
. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.
As a Data Engineer, you will work cross-functionally in a hybrid business/technical team, so strong communication is a must. Of course you'll need an u nderstanding of data pipeline monitoring, alerting, and observability best practices.
You Also Need
Proven experience in a Data Engineering role within enterprise environments
Hands-on experience designing, implementing and maintaining complex data pipelines using Azure Data Services. (Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Azure Functions)
Experience integrating and transforming data from various sources such as Legacy Systems, Restful APIs, Flat files
Knowledge of modern data architectures: Data warehouse, Lakehouse, Data Lake
Hands-on experience with Power BI, semantic modelling, and DAX
Strong SQL and data manipulation skills. Exposure to Python and PySpark is required.
Experience working with open data formats like Delta Lake, Parquet, Json, Csv.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and deployment automation tools
Bonus Points If You Have
Exposure to MuleSoft or other API integration tools
Experience in data governance, data cataloguing, and privacy/security in cloud data environments
Understanding of business domains such as professional services or financial services
Experience designing or supporting environments for advanced analytics or ML, including collaborative analytics âlabsâ
We are looking for someone based in and around Manchester.
About Us...
Weâve been dubbed âthe rebels of accountancyâ. Weâre straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service â free from unnecessary red tape.
Check Out Our Recent Achievements
Best Companiesâ No.1 Accountancy Firm \& No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and weâre still the UKâs largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People \& Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience
What's in it for you?
Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and youâre given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, youâll produce amazing results.
Thatâs Why We Offer Things Like
A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
A generous holiday entitlement
An enhanced parental leave policy
No dress code â just âwear something!â
A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, weâll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.
Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity \& Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.