Azure Data Engineer Annual Salary: £48,341.06 Location: Huddersfield, HD1 Job Type: Permanent My client are looking for an innovative and creative Azure Data Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing, developing, and delivering data products and services that support business intelligence, analytics, and insights across the Council’s services. Day to Day of the Role: Contribute to the success of the Data and Insight Service by supporting services and decision-makers with valuable insights. Collaborate within and between council services and partner organisations to improve data capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated data flows and database management. Write ETL and ELT scripts and code to ensure optimal performance. Build accessible data models for analysis and maintain metadata repositories. Implement testing regimes to monitor data engineering work and resolve problems promptly. Document source-to-target mappings and act as a mentor to SQL Developers. Deputise for the Data Engineering and Development Lead as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: Undergraduate degree with a strong data component (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics) or equivalent experience. Proven experience in designing, building, and testing complex or large-scale data products and services. Advanced skills in SQL development and experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Experience with cloud-based technology and services within a Microsoft Azure environment. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Scala. Knowledge of data modelling concepts and principles, and experience in producing data models. Experience in implementing data standards, data quality rules, and CI/CD practices. Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements. Experience in developing automated, repeatable, and scalable data flows. Willingness to work in an agile development environment. Benefits: Competitive salary with annual pay reviews. Opportunities for personal and professional development. Agile and innovative working environment. Potential for line-management responsibilities. Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview