Data Engineer

Gloucester
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Data Engineer

Location: Gloucester (Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site)

Salary: Up to £61,000

Benefits: 20% pension + additional benefits package

Our client, a leading organisation with a growing internal data capability, is hiring a Data Engineer to support the continued development and integration of modern Microsoft data platforms. This is a strong opportunity to join an expanding in-house team and play a key role in shaping the future data landscape, with a particular focus on Azure and Microsoft Fabric.

You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where data is central to decision-making, innovation, and long-term transformation.

What you’ll do

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure data engineering tools

Support the ongoing integration and adoption of Microsoft Fabric across the organisation

Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes for structured and unstructured data

Work closely with analysts, architects, and stakeholders to deliver reliable data solutions

Contribute to data quality, performance optimisation, and platform best practices

You’ll work closely with internal technology and business teams to ensure data platforms are robust, secure, and aligned with strategic goals.

What we’re looking for

Strong experience as a Data Engineer within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem

Hands-on experience with Azure services such as Data Factory, Synapse, SQL, or similar

Exposure to Microsoft Fabric (or a strong desire to work more deeply with it)

Experience building and supporting production-grade data pipelines

Solid SQL skills and understanding of modern data engineering principles

The ideal candidate will be proactive, technically curious, and comfortable working in a growing, evolving data environment.

What will you get?

Up to £61,000 per annum

Flexible working patterns and hybrid working 2 days on site in Gloucester

20% pension with excellent lifestyle benefits

Growing data function with plenty of scope for progression

This position does not offer sponsorship and you must be willing to commute to Gloucester 2 days per week

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