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Birmingham
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Annual Salary: £50k, depending on experience
Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office)My client is seeking a Azure Data Engineer to join their Digital & Technology team. This pivotal role reports directly to the Technical Delivery Manager and is focused on enhancing data architecture and governance across our Cloud platforms. As a Cloud Data Manager, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing data solutions to leverage cloud technologies effectively within the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

Maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Infrastructure and Research & Statistics teams.
Design and implement data storage strategies using Microsoft Azure's suite of storage solutions, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Blob Storage.
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and processing from various sources.
Oversee the implementation and management of data storage solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance.
Manage data processing workflows and tools to extract insights and derive value from large datasets.
Facilitate seamless integration of data across systems and applications to enable cross-functional analysis and reporting.
Continuously monitor and optimise data solutions to enhance performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and industry standards.
Lead and mentor a team of DBAs and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Engage internal stakeholders to understand their data requirements and provide strategic guidance on leveraging cloud data services effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing data solutions on cloud platforms.
In-depth knowledge of Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Database.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of communicating clear strategies and plans, giving direction, and motivating teams.
Ability to create standards involving database architecture and governance, communicating, and securing buy-in from senior stakeholders.
Experience in maintaining the security, confidentiality, and integrity of information systems through compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience, building trust, engaging, and managing expectations of stakeholders at all levels.
Regular assessment of project progress to remove bottlenecks and improve the flow of the end-to-end delivery process.To apply for the Azure Data Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role

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