Remote Azure Data Engineer (Contract)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remote Azure Data Engineer to design and optimize data models on Azure. This full-time role focuses on building secure pipelines and enhancing data quality within a dynamic environment. Ideal for data experts looking to thrive in a remote role while collaborating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data models for Azure.
• Create and maintain secure data pipelines.
• Document architecture and data lineage.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Data Modeling

Azure Synapse Analytics

ETL/ELT

Data Quality

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Salesforce

Google Analytics

Airtable

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Remote Azure Data Engineer (Contract), Slough

Client: Discovered MENA

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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.