Remote Azure Data Engineer (Contract)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remote Azure Data Engineer to join their team. This full-time role focuses on building scalable data pipelines and optimizing data models in Azure. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data engineering and Azure tools. If you are passionate about data and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering and ETL/ELT projects.
• 3+ years hands-on with Azure tools.

Responsibilities

• Designing and optimizing data models for a modern data warehouse on Azure.
• Creating and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Data Modeling

Predictive Analytics

Tools

Azure Synapse Analytics

ADF

Salesforce

Google Analytics

Airtable

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Remote Azure Data Engineer (Contract), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Discovered MENA

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Fully remote (working UAE hours)

Salary: 5k GBP per month

Are you a data expert with a passion for building scalable, cloud-first data pipelines? We’re hiring an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join a fast-growing team focused on developing a centralised, enterprise-grade data warehouse in the Azure cloud.

This is a full-time remote role open to candidates located within GMT +1 to +6 time zones. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, take extreme ownership of your work, and want to make a real impact in a data-driven organization - this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing, building, and optimizing data models for a modern data warehouse on Azure
• Creating and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines and ingestion workflows
• Leveraging Azure Synapse Analytics and ADF to deliver robust ELT solutions
• Ensuring pipeline execution, availability, and reliability across platforms
• Owning physical data models and collaborating with BI teams on reporting layers
• Supporting data discovery, KPI definition, and data quality initiatives
• Documenting architecture, metadata, and data lineage for project transparency
• Driving performance optimization and issue resolution across the data stack

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, integration, and ETL/ELT projects
• 3+ years hands-on with Azure tools
• Strong command of SQL, stored procedures, and data modeling (Kimball or 3NF)
• Solid understanding of data warehouse architecture and best practices
• Familiarity with Salesforce (SFDC Sales Cloud), Google Analytics, or Airtable
• Experience with finance-related data marts (e.g., forecasting, P&L)
• Exposure to predictive analytics and building machine learning-ready datasets

Ready to take the next step in your data engineering career? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking team pushing the boundaries of Azure-based data solutions.