Data Engineer

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This role is for a Data Engineer on a 9-month fixed-term contract in Barbican, London, offering a competitive salary. Key skills include Azure Data Factory, advanced SQL, and cloud database experience. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Location:

Barbican, London | Hybrid (1 day per week in office) | Fixed-term Contract – 9 Months | Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

• Implement and manage data flows connecting operational systems to analytics and BI platforms
• Document clear source-to-target mappings to ensure consistency and data integrity
• Re-engineer manual data processes to improve scalability and efficiency
• Support development of data streaming and integration solutions
• Write and optimise ELT scripts and related code
• Develop reusable BI reports and structured datasets
• Design accessible, well-organised data models to support reporting and analysis

• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Advanced SQL skills
• Experience with cloud database platforms such as Azure SQL Database or Snowflake
• Proven experience in relational database design and performance tuning for BI solutions
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (Product Owners, Architects, third-party vendors)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Experience with on-premise platforms such as MS SQL Server
• Knowledge of data migration strategies (on-premise to cloud)
• Experience documenting technical designs and architecture proposals
• Familiarity with Data Ops practices (automated testing, pipeline optimisation)
• Understanding of data governance, GDPR, data masking, and securing sensitive data

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working model
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Pension options
• Retail discounts
• Access to fitness and lifestyle rewards
• Supportive and collaborative technology team

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