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Data Engineer – Azure | Permanent | UK – Hybrid


Our client, a leading organisation within the Financial Services space, is seeking a talented Data Engineer to join their high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled data professional to play a critical role in modernising legacy platforms, delivering robust data solutions, and contributing to business-wide insight initiatives.


As a Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in implementing new technologies, designing and maintaining scalable ETL processes, and developing and administering cloud-based data platforms. This role requires a proactive individual with a passion for data quality, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Design, build, and maintain high-performance data pipelines and APIs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business needs and align data strategies accordingly.
  • Assemble and optimise large, complex data sets from diverse sources using SQL, dbt, and Azure technologies.
  • Champion data quality and promote a data-as-a-product mindset.
  • Define and document technical architecture, including cloud solutions and system diagrams.
  • Develop and document test scripts to support robust, reliable deployments.
  • Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement in all areas of data management.
  • Participate actively in architectural discussions and system evaluations.
  • Foster a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and teamwork within the engineering function.


Key Requirements:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience with Azure infrastructure, including Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipeline development (GitHub / Azure DevOps).
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with a solid understanding of data warehousing and ETL best practices.
  • Experience working with both structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong influencing skills and experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative organisation working on mission-critical projects with excellent visibility across the business.

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