Data Engineer -contract

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Belfast is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive business performance through impactful data engineering and analysis. This initial contract role aims for a permanent position, focusing on building robust data pipelines and improving data governance using Microsoft technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data engineering, ideally in a senior capacity.
• Strong hands-on experience with the Azure data ecosystem (ADF, Synapse, SQL).
• Proficiency in Microsoft technologies including Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and related tools.
• Lead data integration projects across multiple business units.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.

Skills

Data engineering

Stakeholder engagement

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data modelling

Azure data ecosystem

Microsoft technologies

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer
Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Type: Initial Contract with a View to Permanent
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE)

Overview:
We're seeking a commercially minded Senior Data Engineer to join a growing business in Belfast on a contract basis, with a strong view to transition into a permanent role. You'll be instrumental in driving business performance through impactful data engineering, analysis, and insights - using your technical expertise with the Microsoft stack and your ability to translate data into action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and optimise robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and related tools.

• Lead data integration projects across multiple business units.

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver actionable insights.

• Contribute to data architecture decisions and improve data governance.

• Drive analytics initiatives to support strategic business goals.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in data engineering, ideally in a senior capacity.

• Strong hands-on experience with the Azure data ecosystem (ADF, Synapse, SQL, etc.).

• Proficiency in Microsoft technologies including Power BI.

• Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud data storage.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills - ability to turn data into business strategy.

Desirable:

• Background in a commercial, customer-centric, or high-growth business.

• Experience supporting decision-makers with real-time, data-driven insights.

If you are interested in this contract or any other IT contract positions please contact Jennifer Curran at VANRATH for further details.