Data Engineer - Azure / Microsoft Fabric
City of London - Hybrid Working
Circa £60k-70k + Bonus & Benefits
Our client, a forward-thinking and globally connected staffing & consulting organization is seeking a skilled and driven Data Engineer to join their growing Data & Analytics team. Based in the City of London, this role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of data engineering experience who is passionate about building robust data solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric technologies.
This is a hands-on technical role where you'll work closely with the Lead Data Architect and collaborate across the business to design, build, and support scalable data infrastructure that powers business intelligence, reporting, and analytics. The ideal candidate will be eager to grow their skills and take ownership of impactful data projects within a fast-paced, modern tech environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data warehousing solutions using Azure services
2. Work with stakeholders to convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions
3. Develop tabular and multidimensional data models and perform DAX queries within Power BI
4. Support the integration and management of Microsoft Fabric as part of the evolving data architecture
5. Participate in the full project lifecycle from design to deployment
6. Optimise ETL/ELT processes and propose enhancements to existing systems
7. Implement and maintain API integrations
8. Collaborate with users, analysts, and developers to drive data performance improvements
9. Document data models, pipelines, and processes, ensuring clarity and maintainability
10. Provide third-line support and resolve data-related tickets in a timely manner
Required Skills & Experience:
11. 5 years of experience in a data engineering or similar technical role
12. Hands-on experience with key Microsoft Azure services:
13. Azure Data Factory
14. Azure Synapse Analytics
15. Azure Data Lake Storage
16. Azure SQL Database
17. Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT, and warehousing concepts
18. Proficiency in SQL and one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala)
19. Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, or a strong willingness to learn
20. Experience using version control tools like Git and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
21. Familiarity with software testing methodologies and development team collaboration
22. Experience working with Power BI and DAX
23. Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications:
24. Experience with Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, or Databricks
25. Exposure to Agile/Scrum working practices
26. Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate)
27. Background in consulting or professional services
28. Understanding of data governance and data security principles
Nice to Have:
29. Knowledge of DevOps, Fetch XML, or related tooling
30. Awareness of AI products and how they intersect with data workflows
31. Familiarity with the recruitment or staffing industry
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.