Data Engineer - Azure / Databricks / Synapse

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Job Description

Modern businesses run on data. This Data Engineeropportunity puts you at the centre of building the platform that powers it. You’ll join a growing function working on a cloud-first environment where reliable pipelines, structured models and scalable infrastructure are critical to how the organisation makes decisions. If you enjoy designing robust solutions and turning complex datasets into trusted business assets, this contract offers meaningful work from day one. What’s in it for you

  • Opportunity to help shape and improve a modern cloud platform
  • Work with leading technologies including Databricks, Synapse and Microsoft Fabric
  • Join a growing team with strong technical collaboration
  • High-impact work supporting analytics, reporting and operational decision-making
  • Hybrid working model with a balance of onsite collaboration and remote delivery
  • Contract role with strong likelihood of extension

Your responsibilities as Data Engineer

  • Design, build and maintain scalable pipelines that support analytics and operational workloads
  • Develop and optimise warehouse models aligned with business reporting needs
  • Write high-performance SQL to transform, integrate and structure large datasets
  • Build and support Python-based processing and automation within pipeline workflows
  • Implement validation, monitoring and governance to maintain reliability and quality
  • Contribute to CI/CD-driven deployments and containerised cloud-based workloads

What we’re looking for in a Data Engineer

  • Strong hands-on experience building pipelines within cloud environments
  • Advanced SQL capabilities with previous experience in modelling and warehousing
  • Previous experience working with platforms such as Databricks, Azure Synapse or Microsoft Fabric
  • Experience using Python for processing, automation or packaging
  • Familiarity with containerisation and DevOps-based deployment practices within data environments

If you’re an experienced Data Engineer looking to contribute to a modern cloud platform and deliver scalable, production-ready solutions, apply now.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

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