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Azure Data Engineer - 18 month FTC

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Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £62,000 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months)

Are you a skilled Data Engineer looking to make a real impact in a world-renowned cultural institution? We're working with a prestigious organisation undergoing a major digital and data transformation - and they're looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to help build the foundations of their future data estate.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact transformation programme at a pivotal moment. You'll play a key role in designing and building robust, scalable data pipelines that bring together data from across the organisation - including CRM, HR, Finance, and Commercial systems - into clean, trusted, and AI-ready datasets.

You'll be part of a growing data team, working closely with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to unlock insights and enable innovation.

What You'll Be Doing:

Design and build robust, automated data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, dbt, and Databricks.
Integrate data from enterprise systems (e.g. Dynamics, iTrent, Unit4) into a unified data platform.
Cleanse, transform, and model data to support BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and AI/ML use cases.
Implement data validation, lineage tracking, and metadata tagging for observability and trust.
Collaborate with stakeholders to standardise KPIs and support cross-functional reporting.
Ensure secure handling of sensitive data in line with GDPR and internal policies.What We're Looking For:

Solid experience in data engineering or backend data development.
Strong experience with Azure data services (e.g., Data Factory, Dake Lake, Synapse, Databricks) and tools like dbt.
Proficiency in SQL and Python, with a solid understanding of data modelling and transformation.
Experience integrating data from enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, HRIS).
Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control, monitoring) in a data context.What's On Offer:

A salary of up to £62,000 depending on experience
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
A generous pension schemeThis is more than just a technical role - it's a chance to help shape the data future of a globally respected institution. If you're passionate about building high-quality data pipelines and enabling insight through clean, trusted data, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

Tenth Revolution Group / Nigel Frank are the go-to recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles in the UK, offering more opportunities across the country than any other. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, and the London Power BI User Group. To find out more and speak confidentially about your job search or hiring needs, please contact me directly at

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