Data Engineer Buckinghamshire - Contract Are you a Data Engineer who loves building data pipelines, working with cloud technologies, and enabling better data-driven decisions? We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our client’s Technology team and play a key role in designing, delivering, and optimising modern data solutions. Our client is a retail brand currently undergoing a significant, large‑scale transformation programme — making this an exciting time to join and shape the future of their data landscape What You’ll Be Doing Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines Delivering data enhancements using Azure and modern data tools Acting as SME for cloud technologies including Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse Using Azure DevOps, CI/CD and IaC to deliver high‑quality deployments Working closely with BI & Business Systems to improve data accessibility Designing and implementing data engineering solutions for complex business needs Helping shape the organisation’s long-term data strategy Supporting data cataloguing and data governance initiatives What We’re Looking For 5 years’ experience in data engineering or data reporting (retail/FMCG/multi-site experience ideal) Strong skills with Azure Data Factory, Data Lakes, SQL (cloud/on-prem), Fabric Experience with Azure Synapse or Microsoft Fabric Hands-on DevOps experience (Git, code deployment, IaC) Strong SQL skills bonus for Python Experience with Alteryx, data modelling & governance tools (Purview/Unity Catalog) Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical teams Strong stakeholder and communication skills Relevant Azure certifications (AZ‑900, DP‑900, DP‑203, DP‑600, DP‑700)