Data Operations Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major corporate client is seeking a Data Operations Engineer to enhance their established data function. This role involves daily operations, SQL query management, and exposure to modern tools like Azure Data Factory. Candidates will gain valuable experience and training in a collaborative environment, with a strong potential for long-term engagement.

Benefits

Long-term consultancy engagement

Skill development with Microsoft data tools

Remote working flexibility

Career options with contract extension opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in SQL and working with structured data in a commercial environment.
• Familiarity with data pipelines and integration processes.
• Capability to work independently in a remote consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support daily data loads and pipeline activity.
• Write and refine SQL queries for data processing.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues.

Skills

SQL

Data Quality

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Power Automate

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North Scout are working in partnership with a major corporate client, we're looking to appoint a Data Operations Engineer to play a hands-on role within their established Data function. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in Data Operations or Engineering, who’s keen to build on their experience in a collaborative, delivery-focused setting.

The role

As part of a Consultancy team, you’ll be embedded within the client’s data function, helping to ensure the smooth running of daily data operations. You’ll work closely with both technical colleagues and stakeholders across the business to support reliable, well-documented data processes. This will include;

• Monitoring and supporting daily data loads and pipeline activity.
• Writing and refining SQL queries to transform, validate and extract data.
• Investigating and resolving data quality issues and anomalies.
• Responding to internal data queries and providing ad hoc extracts where needed.
• Maintaining and administering access to data via SharePoint and other channels.
• Contributing to documentation and ensuring processes are clearly recorded.

You’ll also gain exposure to a number of modern tools, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Power BI, and Power Automate. Prior experience with these is a bonus, but not essential — training and support will be provided.

With this in mind, we’re keen to speak to individuals who can demonstrate;

• Solid SQL skills and experience working with structured data in a commercial environment.
• An understanding of how data pipelines and integration processes work in practice.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence working independently as part of a remote consultancy delivery team.
• Any exposure to Azure, Power BI or similar tools would be advantageous.

What's in it for you...

• Long-term consultancy engagement - join a well-established client engagement with meaningful, day-to-day impact.
• Skill development - gain hands-on experience with Microsoft’s modern data stack in a corporate environment.
• Remote working - work from anywhere in the UK, with standard business hours and regular team support. Some flexibility in the hours.
• Career options - 18-month salaried contract, with a strong chance of extension or permanent employment.

We are looking to engage with qualified candidates who are immediately available, interviews are due to start in the next week.