Contract Azure Data Engineer

Location: UK (Remote)
Contract: Initial 3 months (Outside IR35)
Rate: £Negotiable
Start Date: Immediate (Interview slots available)

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join a fast-paced project on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on building and optimising scalable data platforms within a cloud-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines
Develop and manage ETL processes across Azure data platforms
Work with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL
Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate data from multiple sources
Support data warehouse development and optimisation
Implement best practices across data engineering and pipeline performance
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL
Solid background in ETL development and data pipeline engineering
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience with Spark and Databricks
Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts
Experience building and maintaining scalable data architectures

Desirable Skills

Experience with Azure Synapse
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with data integration and orchestration across multiple systems

Additional Information

Outside IR35
Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)
Immediate start available
Fast interview process