Lead Azure Data Engineer

Robert Walters UK
Manchester
1 week ago
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Overview

Lead Azure Data Engineer. Rate up to £450/day. Outside IR35. Location: 2 days a week onsite in Manchester. Duration: 6 Months + Likely Extension.

We are working with a well-established retailer based in Manchester seeking an experienced Lead Azure Data Engineer to join the project on an initial 6-month contract, with likelihood for extension.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines on the Azure platform.
  • Develop and deploy data ingestion processes using Azure Data Factory, Databricks (PySpark), and Azure Synapse Analytics.
  • Optimise ETL/ELT processes to improve performance, reliability and efficiency.
  • Integrate multiple data sources including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), SQL-based systems and APIs.
  • Collaborate with Data Architects, Analysts, and stakeholders to define data models and ensure best practices in data engineering.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies (incl. GDPR and ISO standards).
Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven commercial experience as a Data Engineer delivering enterprise-scale solutions in Azure
  • SQL & Python
  • Understanding of CI/CD in a data environment, ideally with tools like Azure DevOps
  • Experience working within consultancy or client-facing projects is highly desirable
Eligibility & Requirements

Applicants must hold right to work in the UK, live a commutable distance to Manchester, and have their own Ltd company.

Application

If interested in the Lead Azure Data Engineer role, please apply with your latest Word CV for immediate review.

About the Agency

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Job Details
  • Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management
  • Salary: £400 - £475 per day + Outside IR35 - 2-3 days onsite per week
  • Workplace Type: On-site
  • Experience Level: Mid Management
  • Location: Manchester
  • Industry: IT


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