Data Engineer (Azure)

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Cloud Azure Data Engineer to join a data engineering team focused on modern Lakehouse architecture. The role involves building scalable data pipelines using Azure Synapse and automating data ingestion processes. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Azure services and programming skills in SQL, Python, and PySpark. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development in a cloud-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure in a data engineering or administration role.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake Gen2, Databricks.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark.
• Solid understanding of Lakehouse architecture and modern data practices.
• Experience in CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Azure DevOps or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable pipelines in Azure Synapse.
• Develop and optimise ETL/ELT workflows using Python, SQL, and PySpark.
• Automate data ingestion from APIs, databases, and streaming sources.
• Collaborate with application teams to support backend data services and APIs.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Azure Synapse

Data Factory

Data Lake Gen2

Databricks

SQL

Python

PySpark

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals certification

DP-203 or equivalent

Job description

MCS Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Azure Data Engineer to join a high-performing data engineering team delivering enterprise-grade solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern Lakehouse architecture that powers analytics, AI, and business-critical applications across the organisation.

You'll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure Synapse and other cloud-native tools, curating high-quality datasets, and enabling backend data services that support a single source of truth for the enterprise. This is a hands-on role for an engineer with a passion for automation, data governance, and cloud-first innovation.

What you'll do:

• Design and implement scalable pipelines in Azure Synapse, using the medallion architecture
• Develop and optimise ETL/ELT workflows using Python, SQL, and PySpark
• Automate data ingestion from APIs, databases, and streaming sources
• Collaborate with application teams to support backend data services and APIs

What you'll bring:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure in a data engineering or administration role
• Hands-on expertise with Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake Gen2, Databricks
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark
• Solid understanding of Lakehouse architecture and modern data practices
• Experience in CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Azure DevOps or Terraform
• AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals certification is beneficial (DP-203 or equivalent preferred)

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your Azure engineering career in a progressive, cloud-focused environment that values innovation and collaboration.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Matthew Hamill, IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on

028 90490862

or click the apply button below.

If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit www.mcsgroup.jobs to view a wide selection of our current jobs or call

028 9023 5456

All conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. We were the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.