Data Engineer

Location: Remote, UK

Salary: Up to £500 per day, Outside IR35

Duration: Initially 3 months with high probability of further extensions

Industry: Consultancy

About the Client

Our client is a growing UK-based IT services and consulting firm with strong expertise in cloud, security, infrastructure, and managed services. With a team of over 450 specialists spanning software development, network engineering, cyber security, project management and support, they serve a diverse client base across the private and public sectors. Driven by innovation and quality, they combine strategic thinking with deep technical capability to deliver transformational technology solutions.

How you’ll spend your day

As a Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, building, and optimising modern data platforms within a cloud-first environment, working across both batch and real-time data solutions.

You’ll be responsible for:

* Designing and building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory

* Developing robust data solutions using Python, PySpark, and T-SQL for transformation and orchestration

* Implementing data ingestion frameworks across multiple sources (APIs, files, streaming, CDC)

* Designing and maintaining data models (star schema, snowflake, medallion architecture) optimised for analytics and reporting

* Collaborating closely with BI teams to ensure data models support Power BI and downstream analytics use cases

* Building and maintaining Lakehouse and data warehouse solutions within Microsoft Fabric

* Ensuring data quality, governance, and security standards are implemented across platforms

* Monitoring and optimising performance across pipelines, databases, and data platforms

* Supporting CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows

* Working with cross-functional teams (Data, BI, AI, and stakeholders) to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions

* Contributing to architecture decisions and evolving the overall data platform strategy

What you’ll bring to this role

We’re looking for a technically strong Data Engineer with experience across modern cloud data platforms and a passion for building high-quality, scalable solutions.

You’ll bring:

* Strong experience in data engineering, data modelling, and pipeline development

* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services (ADF, Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks)

* Proficiency in Python / PySpark and T-SQL for data processing and optimisation

* Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines, including orchestration and monitoring

* Solid understanding of data modelling techniques (Kimball, star schema, medallion architecture)

* Experience working with batch and streaming data pipelines

* Familiarity with CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps and Git

* Strong understanding of data governance, security, and best practices (RBAC, GDPR, data quality frameworks)

* Experience collaborating with BI teams, with working knowledge of Power BI and DAX concepts

You’ll also demonstrate:

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* The ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* A proactive, adaptable mindset in fast-paced environments

* A collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

What happens next?

One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if you’ve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations.

Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process