Data Engineer

iO Associates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organisation is seeking a talented Data Engineer for a contract role in Leeds. This position involves modernising data infrastructure and migrating to a cloud-based platform on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure tools, SQL, and Python, contributing to the design and development of data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with Azure Data Platform tools.
• Strong background in data modelling and ETL/ELT processes.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, ideally with PySpark.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and upkeep of scalable data pipelines.
• Help modernise the company's data infrastructure.
• Migrate from legacy systems to a cloud-based data platform.

Skills

Data modelling

ETL/ELT processes

Data integration

SQL

Python

Data governance

GDPR

Tools

Azure Data Platform

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Job description

We're partnering with a leading retail organisation that's currently in the midst of a major IT transformation. As part of this journey, they're looking to bring on board a talented Data Engineer for a contract role.

This position offers the chance to make a real impact by helping to modernise the company's data infrastructure. You'll be involved in migrating from legacy systems to a cutting-edge, cloud-based data platform built on Microsoft Azure. Working within a collaborative team, you'll contribute to the design, development, and upkeep of scalable data pipelines and models-ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and secure across the business.

What we're looking for:

• Solid hands-on experience with Azure Data Platform tools (e.g., Synapse, Data Lakes, ADF)
• Strong background in data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration
• Proficiency in SQL and Python (ideally with PySpark)
• Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps
• Experience working with enterprise data sources and APIs (e.g., Salesforce, MuleSoft)
• Understanding of data governance, GDPR, and secure data handling best practices

If you're a contractor with the right experience and are available to start soon, we'd love to hear from you so please apply with your CV as soon as possible.