Developer with Data Engineering focus

inploi; Churwell; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services company in the UK is seeking a skilled developer to join their ICT team in Leeds. The role focuses on Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering and requires strong software development experience along with knowledge of Azure Data Analytics platforms. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining data pipelines, building scalable workloads, and supporting business intelligence solutions. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in Microsoft Fabric or similar technologies and be proficient in Python and Spark Notebooks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Microsoft Fabric or similar technologies.
• Solid knowledge in Python & Spark Notebooks, Azure Data Factory.
• Experience with traditional programming languages or low-code development tools.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining data pipelines within Microsoft Fabric.
• Building scalable ETL/ELT workloads using Spark notebooks and Python.
• Applying data modeling and data warehousing principles.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Python

Spark Notebooks

SQL

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Data Warehousing

Source Control

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Azure DevOps

HTML/CSS

Job description

Overview

Developer

Leeds – Hybrid

Permanent

Summary

We’re currently seeking a multi-skilled developer to join our ICT team here in Leeds. Reporting directly to our ICT Development Lead, you’ll focus initially on Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering. In this role, an ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and will have demonstrated experience with one of the Azure Data Analytics platforms e.g. Fabric, Synapse or ADF.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and maintaining data pipelines within Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Data Engineering and Data Warehouse components
• Building scalable ETL/ELT workloads using Spark notebooks and Python, following data engineering best practices, including a meta driven framework.
• Applying data modelling and data warehousing principles to support business intelligence and analytics solutions
• Working alone and with others on new business systems and/or modify existing systems to specific user/system interfaces
• Awareness of the software engineering life cycle for development and the concepts and practices required to implement effective information systems
• IT setups in liaison with colleagues and users as appropriate including:
• Analysis and modelling of user requirements, specifying information flows, processes and procedures
• Converting specifications into detailed designs taking account of technical and non-technical features and limitations of the target implementation environment.
• Translating design requirements and implementing into physical database structures
• Constructing or modifying, testing and correcting program modules from detailed specifications
• Interpreting and executing defined test plans
• Installing fully tested software in target environments
• Producing documentation of all work in accordance with agreed standards
• Taking part in client/user meetings (both formal and informal) and assist in presenting issues and solutions both orally and in writing
• Participating in technical discussions with our third parties
• Undertaking general business systems support on internal/third party systems and adopt a flexible and consistent approach to offering on-site support to users.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in Microsoft Fabric or similar technologies
• Solid knowledge in Python & Spark Notebooks, Azure Data Factory / Azure
• Demonstrable experience in Data Warehousing / Data Marts
• Previously used one or more of:
  • SQL
  • Oracle SQL
  • T-SQL
  • PLSQL
• Previously used one or more of:
  • Power BI
  • Crystal
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Synapse Azure Integration Services
  • Azure API Management,
  • Azure Logic Apps
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure Service Bus
• Demonstrable experience with traditional programming languages and/or low-code development tools
• Experience with Source Control

Desirable

• Microsoft Power Platform
• Azure DevOps
• HTML/CSS
• Further knowledge or experience with ERP, WMS,
• NET Technologies

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.