Azure Data Engineer X3
UK Wide - 90% Remote
Salary: £65-85,000 Per Annum + Permanent Benefits
About the Role
We are looking for experienced Azure Data Engineers to design, build, and optimise scalable data platforms in Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in delivering reliable, high-quality data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the business.
Working closely with data analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders, you'll help shape our modern data architecture and ensure best practices across data engineering, security, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Azure-based data pipelines and data platforms
Build and optimise ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory and related services
Develop data solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, and Data Lake
Implement data modelling solutions for analytics and reporting
Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across data systems
Collaborate with analytics and business teams to understand data requirements
Apply best practices for security, governance, and cost optimisation in Azure
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise data workflows
Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience as a Data Engineer in an Azure environment
Hands-on expertise with:
Azure Data Factory
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Data Lake (Gen2)
Azure SQL / SQL Server
Advanced SQL skills
Experience with Python or Scala for data processing
Solid understanding of data warehousing, data modelling, and ETL/ELT patterns
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and source control (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git)
Desirable Skills
Experience with Databricks and Spark
Knowledge of Power BI and analytics workloads
Understanding of DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform)