Azure Data Engineer

DGH Recruitment Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DGH Recruitment Limited is seeking an Azure Data Engineer for a hands-on 18-month FTC on-site role. You will design and build scalable data pipelines using Azure services, enabling ingestion, transformation, and delivery of data for insights.

The position requires strong SQL, data warehousing knowledge, and programming in Python or Scala, with exposure to Power BI and DevOps practices. You will work in an agile team, collaborating with data engineers, architects, product owners and BI teams to

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Azure data services and data integration.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with data warehousing (Kimball).
• Programming skills in Python or Scala.
• Familiarity with Power BI and SharePoint for data presentation.
• Understanding of cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerisation and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines using Azure services.
• Ingest, transform, and model data from diverse sources.
• Optimise data flows for performance and reliability.
• Support data quality and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data warehousing knowledge

Agile teamwork

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Python

Scala

PySpark

Power BI

SharePoint

DevOps / CI/CD

Containerisation

Job description

Azure Data Engineer - 1/2 days onsite

18 month FTC

Summary

Join a team building a modern Azure-based data platform. This hands‑on engineering role involves designing and developing scalable, automated data pipelines using tools like Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Logic Apps. You'll work across the full data lifecycle - from ingestion to transformation and delivery - enabling smarter, faster insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines using Azure services.
• Ingest, transform, and model data from diverse sources.
• Optimise data flows for performance and reliability.
• Support data quality and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Collaboration With

• Data Engineers, Architects, Product Owners, Test Analysts, and BI Teams.

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Azure tools (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, etc.).
• Strong SQL and experience with data warehousing (Kimball methodology).
• Programming skills in Python, Scala, or PySpark.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SharePoint, and data integration technologies.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• PowerShell scripting, containerisation, Semarchy MDM, NEC Housing, PL/SQL, and Total Mobile/Repairs solutions.

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business