Azure Data Engineer

Money Advice Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for an Azure Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this permanent, full-time role, you'll design and manage data solutions on Azure, ensuring data is secure and accessible. With responsibilities ranging from building data pipelines to supporting analysis via Power BI, this position offers the opportunity to impact the organization's strategic goals while providing a supportive workplace culture with generous benefits.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

A contributory pension scheme

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Generous Life Insurance

Wellbeing days to support mental health

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gym (Birmingham)

Enhanced maternity pay

A birthday voucher

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of hands-on experience as an Azure Data Engineer.
• Strong experience with Azure data tools including Data Factory, Synapse, and Data Lake.
• Competence with Power BI and other visualisation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and Build Data Pipelines: Develop scalable, secure pipelines using Azure Data Factory.
• Transform and Integrate Data: Consolidate structured and unstructured data into analytics-ready formats.
• Manage Data Storage: Optimise storage solutions such as Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Data Lake

Synapse Analytics

Power BI

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Contract Type: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

***Please note your application may not be considered if you use AI on your application form***

Are you passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and improve services? Do you have experience working with Azure technologies to create data solutions that are secure, scalable, and insight-driven? Are you always eager to learn new technologies? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a self motivated, enthusiastic and proactive Azure Data Engineer to join our growing team. This pivotal role will be responsible for designing, building, and managing data pipelines and solutions on our Microsoft Azure cloud platform. You’ll be ensuring our data is accessible, secure, and optimised for analysis, playing a crucial part in supporting both departmental and Trust-wide strategic goals.

As an Azure Data Engineer, your key responsibilities will include

· Design and Build Data Pipelines: Develop scalable, secure pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Data Lake Storage, and Synapse Analytics.

· Transform and Integrate Data: Consolidate structured and unstructured data from various systems into analytics-ready formats.

· Manage Data Storage: Optimise storage solutions such as Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Data Lake Storage.

· Ensure Governance and Security: Maintain data integrity and compliance with standards and regulations.

· Support Analysis and Visualisation: Enable business insights through secure, well-maintained data pipelines and support Power BI semantic model improvements.

· Automate and Orchestrate Processes: Use Logic Apps and Function Apps to streamline and automate data workflows.

· Maintain and Enhance Data Warehouse: Continuously optimise our Azure-based data warehouse to meet evolving organisational needs.

· Apply Best Practices: Use version control (e.g., Azure DevOps) and reusable coding practices to ensure maintainability and support.

· Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with analysts, IT professionals, and stakeholders to understand needs and develop effective solutions.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

· At least 12 months of hands-on experience as an Azure Data Engineer.

· Strong experience with Azure data tools including Data Factory, Synapse, and Data Lake.

· Competence with Power BI and other visualisation platforms.

· Familiarity with digital systems and data extraction techniques.

Skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data and digital innovation within a supportive and forward-thinking team. Your work will directly contribute to improving outcomes across the organisation.

We believe in taking care of our people, and we offer a great range of benefits, including:

o 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

o A contributory pension scheme

o Flexible hybrid working arrangement

o Generous Life Insurance

o Wellbeing days to support your mental health

o Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

o Free on-site gym (Birmingham)

o Enhanced maternity pay

o A birthday voucher to celebrate your special day

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV and a short cover letter (max 500 words) telling us why you’d be a great addition to our team.

We are looking for talented individuals and therefore, we value authentic applications and prefer to see your own words and experiences reflected in your application. Please refrain from using AI-generated content, as we want to understand your genuine interest in this role and your own unique perspective.

If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.

We will only use the data you supply to us in CVs or application forms for recruitment purposes. This data will be held for twelve months.