Azure Data Engineer - SC Cleared

Azure Data Engineer (SC Cleared) | 6-Month Contract | Remote | £615/day (Inside IR35) Company Overview Our client is a leading global technology consulting firm delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes across the public sector. They are looking to appoint an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join one of their delivery teams supporting a high-profile engagement with the National Crime Agency (NCA). This is an opportunity to work on a long-term government programme, helping to deliver secure, cloud-based data solutions within a complex and highly regulated environment. Role Overview As an Azure Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building and optimising Azure-based data platforms that support analytics, reporting and machine learning capabilities for the end client. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions. Key responsibilities include: • Designing and developing robust data pipelines using Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory • Building and maintaining scalable cloud data architectures • Integrating data from multiple sources while ensuring data quality, reliability and performance • Supporting Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML) use cases and advanced analytics initiatives • Optimising data workflows and troubleshooting performance issues • Collaborating with technical stakeholders across the consulting team and end client What They're Looking For • Strong, recent experience with Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory • Proven background delivering Azure-based data engineering solutions • Experience working with Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML) • Strong understanding of cloud data architecture and Azure best practices • Proficiency with SQL, Python or similar data engineering technologies • Active SC Clearance is essential Contract Details • Role: Azure Data Engineer • Consultancy: Leading global technology consulting firm • End Client: National Crime Agency (NCA) • Duration: 6 months • Rate: £615 per day • IR35: Inside IR35 • Location: Remote-first, with occasional travel to the client site if required If you're an SC-cleared Azure Data Engineer with strong Azure data platform experience and are available for your next contract, I'd be happy to discuss the opportunity in more detail.