Lead Azure Data Engineer

Overview

Lead Azure Data Engineer. Rate up to £450/day. Outside IR35.

Location:

2 days a week onsite in Manchester. Duration: 6 Months + Likely Extension.

We are working with a well-established retailer based in Manchester seeking an experienced Lead Azure Data Engineer to join the project on an initial 6-month contract, with likelihood for extension.

• Design, build and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines on the Azure platform.
• Develop and deploy data ingestion processes using Azure Data Factory, Databricks (PySpark), and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Optimise ETL/ELT processes to improve performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Integrate multiple data sources including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), SQL-based systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with Data Architects, Analysts, and stakeholders to define data models and ensure best practices in data engineering.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies (incl. GDPR and ISO standards).

• Proven commercial experience as a Data Engineer delivering enterprise-scale solutions in Azure
• SQL & Python
• Understanding of CI/CD in a data environment, ideally with tools like Azure Dev Ops
• Experience working within consultancy or client-facing projects is highly desirable

Applicants must hold right to work in the UK, live a commutable distance to Manchester, and have their own Ltd company.

If interested in the Lead Azure Data Engineer role, please apply with your latest Word CV for immediate review.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

• Contract Type:
  Temporary Interim Management
• Salary: £400 - £475 per day + Outside IR35 - 2-3 days onsite per week
• Workplace Type:
  On-site
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location:
  
  Manchester
• Industry: IT