Azure Data Engineer – SC Cleared
Contract – Inside IR35
6 Months (Likely Extension)
We’re looking for a senior Azure Data Engineer with active SC Clearance to join a high-impact data programme. This role is strictly for hands-on engineers who can design, build, and deliver—no oversight-only profiles.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and optimise Azure Synapse solutions using:
* Notebooks
* Pipelines (including configuration-driven frameworks)
* Design and implement scalable ETL frameworks
* Develop automated, repeatable data pipelines
* Work closely with engineering teams to deliver production-grade data solutions
* Clearly articulate and own what you’ve built end-to-end
1. Required Experience
* Strong Azure Synapse Analytics experience (essential)
* Proven expertise with:
* Synapse Notebooks
* Pipeline development
* Solid Python (data engineering focus) and SQL
* Experience designing and structuring ETL/data engineering frameworks
* Ability to work independently without hand-holding
* Strong Microsoft/Azure background (true specialist)
* Exposure to Microsoft Fabric components (e.g. Synapse, Data Lake, related services)
Not Suitable For
* Business Analysts or functional roles
* Managers / Leads not coding day-to-day
* Candidates who have only “touched” Azure tools