Azure Data Engineer

About the Job

We are looking for a dynamic Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in our data journey by providing hands-on support to design and deliver reliable data solutions that support business critical processes that harness the full value of its robust and dynamic data landscape.

If you are passionate about building scalable pipelines, automating workflows, and making data accessible and impactful, then role is for you.

What you do

• Create and build data ingestion pipelines using Azure Synapse Pipelines, Azure Functions, and Synapse Notebooks
• Develop script in Python or PySpark for automation
• Extract data from diverse sources including APIs, databases, flat files, and other cloud or on-premise systems.
• Maintain and optimize Synapse Dedicated SQL Pools for data storage and analytical queries.
• Manage code using Git for source control and CI/CD, ensuring consistent and governed deployment of pipelines and artifacts across environments.
• Automate failure handling, alerts, and retries to minimize operational overhead
• Collaborate with different stakeholders to ensure that data meets business needs and is delivered on time.
• Provide technical troubleshooting, issue resolution, and continuous support for data delivery pipelines.
• Ensure adherence to security, privacy, and development guidelines.
• Document processes and data flows for transparency and knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities for standardisation and automate data maintenance processes.
• Foster a data-driven culture and advocate for the benefits of data management.
• Engage with leadership and functional leads to ensure alignment and support.

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in Azure Synapse Analytics (pipelines, notebooks, SQL pools)
• Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (architecture, management, security)
• Python & PySpark (data processing, automation)
• T-SQL (complex queries, procedures)
• Development of ETL/ELT workflows using modern orchestration tools
• RESTful API design & integration
• Experience with Databricks is nice to have
• Azure Functions & Logic Apps (event-driven/serverless)
• Security: Azure RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault
• Monitoring & alerting (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
• Familiarity with ServiceNow APIs is an added advantage
• Experience in CI/CD and GitHub Actions is a plus
• PowerShell, YAML Azure CLI is a plus

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognises the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and well being offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

Conditions

• Location: Hybrid + 2 day onsite/week
• Duration: 8months + strong possibilities of internalisation
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Type: Freelance (via Huxley)

If you're open to it, apply with your updated resume and we will you contact you as soon as possible.

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