Data Engineer

Apexon Technology; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to wellness platforms

Life Insurance & Income protection

Cycle to work scheme

Free unlimited Udemy account

Job summary

Apexon Technology is looking for a skilled Data Engineer in Sunderland, England, to design and optimize data pipelines using Azure services. The role involves collaborating with teams to enhance data access and security, ensuring data flows meet modern standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Azure, ETL processes, and Power BI. The position offers a supportive work environment committed to diversity and includes attractive perks like a wellness platform and generous holiday leave.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Expertise in Azure cloud services with hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines using Azure services.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain Power BI reports.
• Ensure data pipelines are highly available and secure.

Skills

Azure cloud services

ETL process design

Power BI

Data engineering problem-solving

Tools

Azure Data Lake

Databricks

Terraform

Job description

Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Engineer with hands‑on experience in Databricks & Azure cloud technologies to join our team in Newcastle/Sunderland. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines, integrating various data sources, and supporting the development of scalable data architectures. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about data engineering and keen to work with modern cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines using Azure services, with a focus on Databricks & Azure Datafactory.
• Develop and optimize ETL processes leveraging Notebooks to ensure efficient data movement and transformation.
• Collaborate with data analysts and business intelligence teams to develop and maintain Power BI semantic models and reports.
• Integrate various data sources into Azure environments for seamless data access and analysis.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Azure solutions to support data flows and connectivity.
• Ensure data pipelines are highly available, scalable, and secure by leveraging Azure best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth delivery of data engineering projects.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, with expertise in Azure cloud services.
• Experience with Azure services like Azure Data Lake and Azure Databricks.
• Proficiency in designing and managing ETL processes using Notebooks.
• Experience with Power BI for semantic model creation and report development.
• Familiarity with integrating various data sources within Azure environments.
• Basic understanding of Azure networking concepts and their relevance to data engineering.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) practices.
• Knowledge of Terraform is beneficial but not required.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and security best practices in the cloud.
• Previous experience in a DevOps environment with CI/CD pipelines.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Our Commitment to Environment

Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.

Our Perks and Benefits

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill‑based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well‑being benefits and assistance.

• Up to 10% bonus (If eligible).
• 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or 'cash‑in' 5 days each year (If eligible).
• Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Insurance & Income protection.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount.
• Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support their continuous learning and improvement.
• Support in obtaining relevant certifications.

Job Location

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom