Data Engineer

Xcede; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized consultancy is expanding its engineering team and seeking talented Data Engineering Consultants at various levels. The role includes building automated data pipelines and mentoring junior members. Strong experience with Azure tools and programming skills in SQL and Python are required. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex projects across the UK with a focus on technical excellence and an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure tooling including Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake.
• Solid programming skills in SQL, Python, and Spark.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement components of the data landscape with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain automated, scalable data pipelines.
• Mentor junior team members and foster an inclusive culture.

Skills

Azure tooling

SQL

Python

Spark

DAX

CI/CD practices

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Databricks

Data Factory

Azure Analysis Services

Synapse

Job description

Associate Director – Data & AI Recruitment

Data Engineering Consultant (all levels)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

We’re working with a globally recognised consultancy that delivers cutting-edge digital, data, and analytics solutions to some of the most complex infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond. With a strong commitment to technical excellence, inclusion, and client impact, they partner with high-profile organisations to help them unlock the full potential of their data assets.

Due to continued growth and demand for their data services, they are expanding their specialist engineering team and seeking talented Data Engineering Consultants at various seniority levels — from experienced engineers to those ready to step into leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders across development, analytics, and business teams to define and implement components of the data landscape in line with strategic data goals
• Translate business and end-user needs into robust technical solutions, delivery plans, and architectural designs
• Build and maintain highly automated, scalable data pipelines using modern cloud-based tools
• Identify and resolve data quality and pipeline performance issues to ensure stability and integrity
• Contribute to the design and deployment of data lakes, warehouses, and streaming architectures
• Participate in mentoring and upskilling junior team members, supporting a high-performance, inclusive team culture
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve delivery methods, introduce new technologies, and drive technical innovation across client projects
• Document processes and contribute to internal knowledge repositories and best practice libraries

Key Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Azure tooling, including:

• Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake, and Synapse (or similar data warehouse tools)
• Azure Analysis Services or comparable BI tooling

Solid programming capability in:

• SQL, Python, Spark, and ideally DAX
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and modern DevOps practices (preferably in Azure DevOps)
• Excellent communication skills — able to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to operate in a client-facing environment, contributing to multi-disciplinary teams and complex programmes
• Ideally, experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to Kimball data modeling, data architecture, and performance optimisation
• Experience delivering end-to-end solutions involving Azure data platform components

Contact and how to apply

If this role interests you and you would like to find out more (or find out about other roles), please apply here or contact us via [e-mail] (feel free to include a CV for review)

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology and Consulting
• Industries: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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