Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric)

TXP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

4% matched pension

Life assurance 3x

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Octopus EV Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Social value days

Job summary

TXP, a UK data consultancy, is seeking a Data Engineer to join its Data & AI Practice. You will design, build and own production-grade data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure, powering analytics, decision-making and AI initiatives for a diverse client portfolio.

Collaborate with Data Architects, Engineers and Scientists on large-scale transformations, including public sector and regulated industry projects, with a focus on quality, governance and engineering discipline.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills with complex queries and performance tuning.
• Hands-on PySpark experience for large-scale transformations.
• Experience with lakehouse architectures and cloud data platforms.
• Familiarity with Delta Lake, Parquet formats and modern data engineering practices.
• Git-based development and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support end-to-end data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Develop scalable batch and incremental data pipelines.
• Optimize PySpark notebooks for large-scale data transformation.
• Create robust Lakehouse and Warehouse solutions within OneLake.
• Write performant SQL for analytics and reporting.
• Implement data quality, validation and governance controls.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and support deployments across environments.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to shape data solutions.

Skills

SQL proficiency

PySpark

Lakehouse architectures

Delta Lake

Parquet

Git

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Azure Cloud

Client communication

Tools

Azure

GitHub

OneLake

Fabric

Job description

Eligibility - SC Eligible (lived and worked continuously in the UK for the last five years)

Build data platforms that matter.

At TXP, we're helping some of the UK's most complex and highly regulated organisations turn data into a strategic asset.

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our growing Data & AI Practice, delivering modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, PySpark and cloud-native engineering practices. You'll be designing, building and owning production-grade data pipelines that power analytics, decision-making and AI initiatives across a diverse portfolio of clients.

You'll work alongside Data Architects, Data Engineers and Data Scientists on large-scale transformation programmes, including major public sector and regulated industry engagements where quality, governance and engineering discipline genuinely matter.

If you're passionate about data engineering, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want exposure to some of the most advanced Microsoft Fabric environments in the UK, we'd love to speak with you.

You will embody our company values: CARES

• Client Focus: Championing client needs and ensuring solutions deliver real value.
• Adaptability: Navigating change with agility and supporting your team through transformation.
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of delivery, quality, and team performance.
• Excellence: Driving high standards and continuous improvement.
• Success: Celebrating achievements and fostering a culture of recognition and growth.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll design, build and support end-to-end data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and related Azure technologies.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Building scalable batch and incremental data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric
• Developing and optimising PySpark notebooks for large-scale data transformation
• Creating robust Lakehouse and Warehouse solutions within OneLake
• Designing curated data models that support analytics and reporting
• Writing performant SQL for complex business and analytical requirements
• Working with Delta Lake and Parquet-based datasets
• Implementing data quality, validation and governance controls
• Building CI/CD pipelines and supporting deployment across environments
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues
• Working directly with client stakeholders to understand requirements and shape solutions

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in engineers who can demonstrate:

• Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, CTEs, window functions and query optimisation
• Hands-on PySpark experience for large-scale data processing and transformation
• Experience working with Lakehouse architectures and cloud-based data platforms
• Experience with Delta Lake, Parquet and modern data engineering practices
• Git-based development and source control
• CI/CD implementation using Azure DevOps or GitHub
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients
• A proactive, ownership-based approach to delivery

Why Join TXP?

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve)
• 4% Matched employer contributed pension (salary sacrifice)
• Life assurance (3x)
• Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme & other Health Benefits through our partner Medicash
• Octopus EV Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities.

Grow with us:

Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you’re in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you’ll always be working on something exciting and challenging.

Career growth – we’ve got you!

We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We’re here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities.

Be part of the TXP growth journey.

We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you’ll be part of that.