Data Engineer Azure

Data Engineer - Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric | Hybrid | £60,000 - £70,000

We're working with a leading financial services organisation that is investing heavily in its data transformation and analytics capabilities. They are looking for a Data Engineer to join their growing Data and Analytics team. This is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in data engineering who wants to develop deeper skills in Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.

You will play a key role in developing and maintaining modern data pipelines, shaping the medallion architecture, and building high-quality data models that power reporting and advanced analytics across the business.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines in Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric using PySpark and Python
• Support the medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers) to ensure a clean separation of raw, refined, and curated data
• Design and implement dimensional models such as star schemas and slowly changing dimensions
• Work closely with analysts, governance, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into data solutions
• Apply data governance and lineage principles to ensure documentation, traceability, and quality
• Test, monitor, and optimise pipelines for accuracy and performance

What You'll Bring

• 3 to 5 years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or analytics engineering
• Strong SQL and Python skills with hands-on experience in PySpark
• Exposure to Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar cloud data platforms
• Understanding of Delta Lake, Git, and CI/CD workflows
• Experience with relational data modelling and dimensional modelling
• Awareness of data governance tools such as Purview or Unity Catalog
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with strong attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience working within Financial Services or Wealth Management
• Familiarity with Agile delivery principles
• Interest in gaining the Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer certification (supported by the business)

Why Apply

This is a great opportunity to join a modern data team working with the latest Microsoft technology stack. You will have the freedom to grow your technical expertise, influence how data is designed and managed, and contribute to a forward-thinking environment that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.