Data Engineer

• Contract
• £400 - 700 per day

Job Title: Data Engineer (Azure)

Rate: DOE (Outside IR35)

Location: Remote

Contract Length: 6 months

A Microsoft-partnered consultancy client of ours have recently secured a project with one of their key clients. They are seeking an Azure focused Data Engineer to work with them on a a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, building scalable data pipelines and cloud-based systems that deliver real impact.

Experience with: Snowflake, Informatica, and Azure is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance data pipelines on Azure.
• Optimise data storage and retrieval processes to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to deliver data-driven solutions that support business objectives.
• Work with both structured and unstructured data to assist with business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.
• Ensure data security, governance, and compliance within the cloud environment.
• Troubleshoot and optimise existing cloud-based data infrastructure to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or in a similar role with hands-on expertise in Azure.
• Snowflake experience
• Strong capability in Informatica
• Solid experience with data processing frameworks (Databricks/Azure SQL).
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other programming languages.
• Strong understanding of ETL processes, data modelling, and optimisation techniques.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.