Azure Data Engineer

Data Engineer (Azure) – Contract – Hybrid (2 Days/Week) Location: Consultancy Environment (Hybrid Working) Contract: SDS yet to be determined Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £400–£500 per day We are working with a growing consultancy seeking an experienced Data Engineer to deliver across multiple client engagements within the Azure ecosystem. This is a hybrid role (2 days per week onsite), offering the opportunity to work on modern data platforms and cloud-based solutions in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. The Role As a Data Engineer, you will design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and platforms within Azure, supporting data-driven decision-making for a range of clients. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality data solutions aligned to business needs. Key Responsibilities • Design and build scalable data pipelines using Azure technologies • Develop and maintain data platforms and architectures • Work with structured and unstructured data across multiple sources • Implement ETL/ELT processes and optimise data workflows • Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and solutions • Ensure best practices in data governance, quality, and security Skills & Experience • Strong experience as a Data Engineer within Azure environments • Proven consultancy or client-facing delivery experience • Hands-on experience with: • Azure Data Factory • Azure Synapse Analytics • Databricks • SQL and Python • Experience building and optimising data pipelines and transformations • Good understanding of data modelling and performance tuning • Strong stakeholder communication skills Desirable • Azure certifications • Experience working across multiple industries • Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD within data environments