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JOB DETAILS

  • £500-£550 PER DAY
  • OUTSIDE IR35
  • REMOTE ROLE
  • 3-MONTH CONTRACT WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION
  • NPPV3 AND SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED

    SKILLS
  • Extensive experience in Azure Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse.
  • Knowledge of Oracle.
  • Understanding of security protocols, dealing with policing data and clearance requirements.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Strong collaboration skills with other teams and colleagues within the organisation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical and junior colleagues.
  • Taking a leading role in data transformation, building data pipelines and data modelling.

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