Job Description
Azure Data Engineer
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Hybrid (2 Days Onsite/3 Days Remote)
Day Rate: Competitive Market Rate
IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Preferred)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support the development and enhancement of a modern cloud-based data platform. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building and maintaining scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting and Business Intelligence initiatives across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines within Azure.
- Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes using Azure-native technologies.
- Deliver scalable and high-performing data solutions within a cloud environment.
- Integrate data from multiple source systems into enterprise data platforms.
- Collaborate with Data Analysts, BI Developers and business stakeholders to deliver data requirements.
- Implement data quality, governance and monitoring processes.
- Support enhancements to existing data warehouse and reporting environments.
- Contribute to architecture discussions and recommend best practice solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues across production environments.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Data Engineer in enterprise environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Azure Databricks
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Azure Data Lake
- SQL
- Python
- Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Strong understanding of data modelling and data warehousing principles.
- Experience working with large-scale datasets and cloud-based architectures.
- Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps and source control practices.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Power BI.
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments.
- Azure certifications.
Deliverables
- Design and delivery of scalable Azure data pipelines.
- Improvements to data quality, reliability and performance.
- Documentation of technical solutions and processes.
- Support the wider data strategy and cloud transformation initiatives.
What's on Offer
- Initial 6-month contract with extension potential.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale cloud data transformation programme.
- Collaborative and technology-driven environment.