Data Engineer

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.