Azure Data Engineer – SC Cleared

Azure Data Engineer – SC Cleared

Contract – Inside IR35

6 Months (Likely Extension)

We’re looking for a senior Azure Data Engineer with active SC Clearance to join a high-impact data programme. This role is strictly for hands-on engineers who can design, build, and deliver—no oversight-only profiles.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and optimise Azure Synapse solutions using:
• Notebooks
• Pipelines (including configuration-driven frameworks)
• Design and implement scalable ETL frameworks
• Develop automated, repeatable data pipelines
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver production-grade data solutions
• Clearly articulate and own what you’ve built end-to-end

Required Experience

• Strong Azure Synapse Analytics experience (essential)
• Proven expertise with:
• Synapse Notebooks
• Pipeline development
• Solid Python (data engineering focus) and SQL
• Experience designing and structuring ETL/data engineering frameworks
• Ability to work independently without hand-holding
• Strong Microsoft/Azure background (true specialist)
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric components (e.g. Synapse, Data Lake, related services)

Not Suitable For

• Business Analysts or functional roles
• Managers / Leads not coding day-to-day
• Candidates who have only “touched” Azure tools