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Data Engineer

Contract £400 - 700 per day

Job Title: Data Engineer (Azure)


Rate: DOE (Outside IR35)


Location: Remote


Contract Length: 6 months

A Microsoft-partnered consultancy client of ours have recently secured a project with one of their key clients. They are seeking an Azure focused Data Engineer to work with them on a a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, building scalable data pipelines and cloud-based systems that deliver real impact.

Experience with: Snowflake, Informatica, and Azure is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance data pipelines on Azure.


Optimise data storage and retrieval processes to enhance performance and reduce costs.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to deliver data-driven solutions that support business objectives.
Work with both structured and unstructured data to assist with business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.
Ensure data security, governance, and compliance within the cloud environment.
Troubleshoot and optimise existing cloud-based data infrastructure to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Proven experience as a Data Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or in a similar role with hands-on expertise in Azure.


Snowflake experience
Strong capability in Informatica
Solid experience with data processing frameworks (Databricks/Azure SQL).
Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other programming languages.
Strong understanding of ETL processes, data modelling, and optimisation techniques.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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