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Data Engineering Consultant

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1 month ago
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Data Engineer - Remote-First - UK-Based - Up to £50,000

Are you a passionate Data Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-growing, values-driven tech company? We're working with a leading Microsoft Cloud specialist that's renowned for its inclusive culture, commitment to excellence, and collaborative ethos.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing agile team where your strengths will be recognised and nurtured. You'll be hands-on with cutting-edge Azure technologies, helping clients unlock the full potential of their data.

Work Style: Remote-first with occasional travel to client sites and company events
Location: UK-based
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

What You'll Be Doing

Delivering full lifecycle data solutions: acquisition, engineering, modelling, analysis, and visualisation
Leading client workshops and translating business needs into technical solutions
Designing and implementing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure tools (Fabric, Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory)
Building data lakes with medallion architecture
Migrating legacy on-prem data systems to the cloud
Creating impactful dashboards and reports using Power BI
Supporting and evolving data solutions post-deployment

Requirements:

Proven experience in Data Engineering or Data Warehouse Development
Strong hands-on skills with Azure data tools and SQL/Python
Knowledge of medallion lakehouse design and large-scale data integration
Experience with Power BI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, and data modelling
Ability to write complex queries, stored procedures, and notebooks
Exposure to MDX/DAX and BI concepts
A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Benefits:

Competitive salary
25 days holiday + monthly home working allowance
Private health insurance (after 1 year)
Enhanced parental leave and life assurance
Access to 24/7 GP and Employee Assistance Programme
Perks including Perkbox, CycleScheme, and electric car scheme
A chance to work for a World Class Best Company
Remote Working

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