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Maxwell Bond
Manchester
4 days ago
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Job:Data Engineer (Consultant or Senior Consultant DOE)

Salary:Competitive/DOE

Location:Manchester


Are you a data engineering pro with experience in Microsoft Azure and a passion for solving complex problems? We’re looking for a skilled Data Engineer with specific expertise in Fabric to join our client’s team on a consultancy basis.


About the Role:As a Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in helping clients leverage their data assets for strategic decision-making. You'll design and deliver end-to-end data solutions while collaborating with both business and technical teams. This is a client-facing role where you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact through your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.


Ideally, you will have worked in a client facing/consultancy environment previously.


Key Responsibilities:


Design and deliver data solutions using Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse.

Write clean, efficient code using SQL and Python.

Work with relational SQL databases, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Implement data governance, architecture, data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and BI solutions.

Build solutions involving Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Master Data, and more.

Participate in the full engineering delivery cycle: Agile, DevOps, Git, APIs, containers, microservices, and data pipelines.

Support team knowledge-sharing and contribute to building the consulting practice.


Skills & Experience:


Fabric experience is a must!

Strong background in Microsoft Azure data engineering (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, etc.).

Proficiency in SQL and Python.

Experience with Spark, Kafka, or Snowflake is a plus.

Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience delivering high-quality solutions in fast-paced environments.


Additional Qualifications:


DP-203 Azure Data Engineering certification is desirable.

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate is a plus.


Location & Hours:This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement with two days per week on-site in Manchester, Edinburgh, or London.


If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with me directly at or call for a confidential chat.

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