Azure Data Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Focus on SAP
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Azure Data Engineer role is a contract position focused on designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure data solutions that support advanced analytics and business intelligence. This position requires a strong background in Azure technologies and data engineering practices. The role is set to start as soon as possible, with a duration of six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Develop ETL/ELT processes to integrate and transform large datasets across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Implement and optimise data solutions in Azure Synapse, Data Lake, Databricks, and Snowflake.
- Write efficient SQL and Python scripts for data manipulation, validation, and automation.
- Collaborate with data architects and analysts to ensure data consistency and quality across systems.
- Troubleshoot and debug data ingestion and transformation workflows.
- Ensure compliance with data security and governance standards.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) – expert level.
- Hands-on skills in Azure Databricks, Snowflake, and SQL.
- Proficiency in Python for automation and data transformation.
- Good debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- 6–8 years of overall data engineering experience preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Position: Azure Data Engineer
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (November/December 2025)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: West Midlands, UK
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Role – We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join a leading technology-driven organisation. You will play a key role in designing, building, and optimising data pipelines and integration workflows within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, scalable, and secure data solutions that enable advanced analytics and business intelligence capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Develop ETL/ELT processes to integrate and transform large datasets across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Implement and optimise data solutions in Azure Synapse, Data Lake, Databricks, and Snowflake.
- Write efficient SQL and Python scripts for data manipulation, validation, and automation.
- Collaborate with data architects and analysts to ensure data consistency and quality across systems.
- Troubleshoot and debug data ingestion and transformation workflows.
- Ensure compliance with data security and governance standards.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) – expert level.
- Hands-on skills in Azure Databricks, Snowflake, and SQL.
- Proficiency in Python for automation and data transformation.
- Good debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- 6–8 years of overall data engineering experience preferred.
If you are interested or would like to know more, please email jonathan.la@focusonsap.org with your CV and availability to speak. Applicants must be a UK resident and holds a valid right to work status.