Azure Data Engineer

Bristol
7 months ago
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A popular British brand is seeking a an experienced Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in a major data modernization initiative. With offices just outside of Bristol, this role will require being on-site 3 days per week to collaborate with your team and business stakeholders.

As part of a transformative project leveraging Microsoft Fabric, you'll lead the design and implementation of a scalable, metadata-driven Medallion architecture. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, trusted, and timely data solutions that power advanced analytics and business intelligence.

What You'll Do:

Architect and build scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, PySpark, and T-SQL
Lead the development of Star Schema Lakehouse tables to support BI and self-service analytics
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data models and solutions
Mentor engineers and act as a technical leader within the team
Ensure data integrity, compliance, and performance across the platformWhat You'll Bring:

Expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure, PySpark, SparkSQL, and modern data engineering practices
Strong experience with Lakehouse architectures, data orchestration, and real-time analytics
A pragmatic, MVP-driven mindset with a passion for scalable, maintainable solutions
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, mentoring approachDesirable:

Exposure to ML/AI technologies
Certifications in Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or BI toolsPerks & Benefits:

Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Enhanced parental leave, healthcare cash plan, and life assurance
Pension scheme, holiday allowance that grows with service, and more

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

Tenth Revolution Group / Nigel Frank is the UK's leading recruiter for Data and AI roles. We proudly sponsor SQLBits and the London Power BI User Group. For a confidential discussion about this role or your

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