The Data Engineer role is central to building and maintaining the firm’s data platforms and pipelines that power trusted analytics across the business. You’ll focus on engineering reliable, governed datasets that enable high-quality Power BI reporting for internal stakeholders, while championing performance, resilience, and data quality end-to-end.
As part of the Data Engineering team, you’ll help evolve our hybrid estate as we transition from on Prem SQL/SSIS to Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, ensuring our systems and people have timely, accurate information. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across technology and the business to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Build, patch and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Servers
- Create and tune Microsoft SQL Databases
- Create and troubleshoot Always on Availability Groups
- Write and troubleshoot T-SQL and Powershell Scripts
- Build, patch and troubleshoot Windows Server VM
- Maintain SQL Native and 3rd Party Backups
- Performance monitoring and tuning for all pipelines and client applications
- Creating and troubleshooting SQL maintenance plans
- Quarterly testing of Database Restore and Disaster Recovery procedures
- Deploy and troubleshoot Logical SQL Servers
- Deploy and troubleshoot Azure SQL Database
- Deploy and troubleshoot Azure SQL Managed Instance
- Build and Maintain Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines
- Performance monitoring and tuning for all pipelines and client applications
Key Skills & Experience
- SQL Database Administration ( DP-300 Certification or similar experience )
- Microsoft SQL Server 2022
- Programming Languages ( T-SQL )
- Enthusiasm for learning and self-study
- Experience working within an ITIL-aligned environment, following structured IT service management and change governance processes.
- Proficient in creating process documentation and architecture diagrams
- Comfortable engaging with people from all teams ( IT, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Directors )
Any or all of the following experience would be beneficial;
- Microsoft Power BI ( PL-300 Certification or similar experience )
- Microsoft Fabric ( DP-600 / DP-700 Certification or similar experience )
- OneLake
- Programming Languages ( Python, DAX, M )
Who are we looking for?
- We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
- You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
- In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
- Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
- Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
- Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
- Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher
What to do next:
- Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
- Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
- Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
- For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
- We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at .
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
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