Remote Azure Data Engineer (Contract)

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Data Warehouse Engineer - 6 Month FTC

Title:

Azure Data Engineer
Location:

Fully remote (working UAE hours)
Salary:

5k GBP per month

Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.

Are you a data expert with a passion for building scalable, cloud-first data pipelines? We’re hiring an experienced

Azure Data Engineer

to join a fast-growing team focused on developing a centralised, enterprise-grade data warehouse in the Azure cloud.

This is a

full-time remote role

open to candidates located within

GMT +1 to +6 time zones . If you thrive in fast-paced environments, take extreme ownership of your work, and want to make a real impact in a data-driven organization - this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Designing, building, and optimizing data models for a modern data warehouse on Azure
Creating and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines and ingestion workflows
Leveraging

Azure Synapse Analytics

and

ADF

to deliver robust ELT solutions
Ensuring pipeline execution, availability, and reliability across platforms
Owning physical data models and collaborating with BI teams on reporting layers
Supporting data discovery, KPI definition, and data quality initiatives
Documenting architecture, metadata, and data lineage for project transparency
Driving performance optimization and issue resolution across the data stack

What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of experience in data engineering, integration, and ETL/ELT projects
3+ years hands-on with Azure tools
Strong command of

SQL , stored procedures, and data modeling (Kimball or 3NF)
Solid understanding of data warehouse architecture and best practices=

Bonus Skills:
Familiarity with Salesforce (SFDC Sales Cloud), Google Analytics, or Airtable
Experience with finance-related data marts (e.g. forecasting, P&L)
Exposure to predictive analytics and building machine learning-ready datasets

Ready to take the next step in your data engineering career? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking team pushing the boundaries of Azure-based data solutions.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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