Azure Data Engineer - £250PD Outside IR35 - Remote
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Azure Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Azure Synapse Analytics, and is passionate about transforming raw data into reliable, high-quality datasets that support analytics, reporting, and advanced data use cases.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines using Azure services
Build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT workflows using Azure Databricks (PySpark/SQL)
Develop and manage data warehouses and analytics solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics
Ingest data from multiple sources (APIs, databases, files, streaming sources) into Azure data platforms
Implement data modeling, transformation, and validation to ensure data quality and reliability
Optimize performance, cost, and scalability of data pipelines and queries
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions
Implement security, governance, and compliance best practices (RBAC, data masking, encryption)
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve pipeline and performance issues
Document data architecture, pipelines, and operational processes
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
Strong experience with Azure Databricks (PySpark, Spark SQL)
Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics (dedicated and/or serverless pools)
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling
Proficiency in SQL and Python
Experience with Azure data services such as Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Azure DevOps)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Preferred Qualifications
Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate)
Experience with streaming technologies (Event Hubs, Kafka, or Spark Structured Streaming)
Knowledge of data governance tools (Purview, Unity Catalog)
Experience with Power BI or other BI/analytics tools
Exposure to DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform)
To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).
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