Data Engineer – Azure | Permanent | UK – Hybrid
Our client, a leading organisation within the Financial Services space, is seeking a talented Data Engineer to join their high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled data professional to play a critical role in modernising legacy platforms, delivering robust data solutions, and contributing to business-wide insight initiatives.
As a Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in implementing new technologies, designing and maintaining scalable ETL processes, and developing and administering cloud-based data platforms. This role requires a proactive individual with a passion for data quality, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and maintain high-performance data pipelines and APIs.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business needs and align data strategies accordingly.
* Assemble and optimise large, complex data sets from diverse sources using SQL, dbt, and Azure technologies.
* Champion data quality and promote a data-as-a-product mindset.
* Define and document technical architecture, including cloud solutions and system diagrams.
* Develop and document test scripts to support robust, reliable deployments.
* Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement in all areas of data management.
* Participate actively in architectural discussions and system evaluations.
* Foster a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and teamwork within the engineering function.
Key Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience with Azure infrastructure, including Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipeline development (GitHub / Azure DevOps).
* Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with a solid understanding of data warehousing and ETL best practices.
* Experience working with both structured and unstructured datasets.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong influencing skills and experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative organisation working on mission-critical projects with excellent visibility across the business.