Azure Data Engineer

Job Description Data Engineer Location: Warwick, UK (office based) Day Rate: Market rate (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Role description This role is for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support the design, development and optimisation of data solutions within a modern cloud-based environment. The successful candidate will contribute to building scalable and reliable data pipelines, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Working within a fast-paced delivery environment, the role offers exposure to cloud technologies and advanced data platforms, supporting the transformation and integration of large and complex datasets. The position plays a key role in ensuring data quality, accessibility and performance across business-critical systems. Key Responsibilities • Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure data services • Develop and manage data integration workflows using Azure Data Factory • Perform data transformation and processing using tools such as Databricks and Python • Troubleshoot and debug data pipelines to ensure reliability and performance • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions • Optimise data storage and processing using platforms such as Snowflake • Ensure data quality, governance and security standards are maintained • Support deployment and monitoring of data solutions in production environments • Document data processes and maintain technical documentation Key Skills, Knowledge And Experience • Strong experience with Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory • Advanced expertise in Azure Data Factory development and optimisation • Experience working with Snowflake for data warehousing solutions • Hands-on experience with Databricks for large-scale data processing • Proficiency in Python for data engineering tasks • Strong SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases • Experience in debugging and resolving data pipeline issues • Understanding of data architecture and best practices in data engineering • Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively Desirable Skills, Knowledge And Experience • 6 to 8 years of relevant data engineering experience • Exposure to additional cloud data platforms or modern data stack tools • Experience working in agile delivery environments