Senior Data Engineer Azure

Michael Page (UK); Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Brighton to build and maintain a cutting-edge Data Platform using Azure. This role involves translating user stories into technical deliverables and ensuring high-quality solutions align with governance standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong cloud data platform knowledge, SQL skills, and experience in Data Engineering. This temporary position offers a competitive daily rate between £575 and £625, with a hybrid working model requiring 4 days per month in the office.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Temporary position

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Azure cloud data platforms and storage.
• Proven hands-on experience in Data Engineering.
• Excellent SQL skills, both functional and non-functional.
• Knowledge of data integration and workflow tools like Azure Data Factory.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and source control.

Responsibilities

• Translate user stories into technical delivery within your squad.
• Build and maintain a cutting-edge Data Platform using Azure.
• Deliver scalable solutions aligned with governance and compliance standards.
• Support monitoring and alerting for operational reliability.
• Guide analysts on interfacing with platform technologies.

Skills

Strong understanding of cloud data platforms

Proven hands-on experience in Data Engineering

Excellent SQL skills

Knowledge of data integration and workflow tools

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Python

Spark

C#

Job description

• Senior Data Engineer (Azure) - circa £600 per day (Inside IR35)
• Hybrid working - 4 days per month based in Brighton

About Our Client

The employer is a public sector organisation dedicated to delivering essential services and ensuring compliance within its remit.

Job Description

• Translate user stories into technical delivery and own workstreams within your squad.
• Build and maintain a cutting-edge Data Platform using the Azure suite.
• Deliver high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with governance and compliance standards.
• Support operational processes with monitoring and alerting for reliability.
• Guide analysts on interfacing with platform technologies and help build data capability across the organisation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms and storage (ideally Azure).
• Proven hands-on experience in Data Engineering.
• Excellent SQL skills (functional and non-functional).
• Knowledge of data integration and workflow tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and source control

Desirable

• Skills in Python, Spark, C#, or similar languages.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in a public sector setting

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £575 to £625 (GBP). INSIDE IR35.
• Temporary position within a respected public sector organisation.
• Based in Brighton (4 days per month)

If you are an experienced Data Engineer ready to make an impact in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today!