Microsoft Senior Data Engineer

Remote Worker LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym subsidy

25 days vacation

Extra leave for charitable work

Job summary

Accenture in London is seeking a Data Engineer at Associate Manager level to design scalable data solutions and drive cloud transformation. You will work with Azure Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse, delivering end-to-end data platforms for major clients.

The role emphasizes leadership of engineers and collaboration with stakeholders, while advancing data governance and security practices in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure data technologies and data engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks and/or Synapse.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and PySpark is required.
• Experience designing data lakes, lakehouses, data warehouses and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Build data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks and/or Synapse.
• Develop data processing solutions using SQL, Python and PySpark.
• Design and optimise data lakes, lakehouses, data warehouses and data integration solutions.
• Apply data quality, governance, security and performance best practices.
• Lead data migration, modernisation and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Manage delivery including planning, estimation, scope, risks, dependencies, quality and timelines.
• Lead and mentor Data Engineers and technical teams.
• Collaborate with architects, clients and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive Agile delivery, technical governance and production readiness

Skills

SQL

Python

PySpark

Azure Data Lake

Data governance

Data architecture

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Client-facing skills

Azure certifications

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Lake

Job description

Data Engineer- Associate Manager
Location: London
Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience
Career Level: Associate Manager (CL8)

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data & AI practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical and end-to-end data solutions for our clients - from data strategy/governance to Core Engineering, enabling them to transform and work in Cloud Technologies. The Data Architecture Practice at Accenture’s mission is to define and own Data Architecture vision for our clients, providing architecture enablers for innovative data and AI capabilities driving multiplier value for the business. We design and architect modern data platforms and automate cloud data migration to help clients scale AI for digital core and explore new data driven business opportunities. We’re differentiating through our ability to architect solutions using proven design patterns and reusable architecture assets. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job

In our team you will:

• Work on a variety of challenging and innovative projects
• Work at the forefront of the AI revolution, building cutting edge innovative solutions for some of the world’s biggest organisations
• Gain exposure to new and emergent technologies
• Have support from a variety of experienced team members within the wider Architecture practice, to support you in your independent growth journey into the world of Architecture best practice
• Partner with a variety of highly skilled teams to advise and support our clients through their data architecture related challenges

As a Data Engineer (Associate Manager), you will:

• Design and develop scalable data solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Build data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks and/or Synapse.
• Develop data processing solutions using SQL, Python and PySpark.
• Design and optimise data lakes, lakehouses, data warehouses and data integration solutions.
• Apply data quality, governance, security and performance best practices.
• Lead data migration, modernisation and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Manage delivery including planning, estimation, scope, risks, dependencies, quality and timelines.
• Lead and mentor Data Engineers and technical teams.
• Collaborate with architects, clients and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive Agile delivery, technical governance and production readiness

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Experience of data engineering experience with strong Microsoft data technology expertise.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks and/or Synapse.
• Strong SQL, Python and/or PySpark skills.
• Experience with Azure Data Lake/OneLake, data modelling and ETL/ELT.
• Understanding of data governance, security and enterprise data architecture.
• Proven experience managing technical delivery and engineering teams.
• Strong Agile, stakeholder-management and client-facing skills.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure/Fabric certifications are desirable
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days vacation, gym subsidy and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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