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Hybrid (Midlands-based client)

A new opportunity has opened for an Azure Data Engineer to join a high-impact data transformation project with a leading UK retail business.

This role is ideal for someone with strong Azure data platform experience who enjoys working closely with stakeholders to interpret business needs and deliver scalable data solutions. You’ll be part of a wider Azure migration programme, helping to move core BI systems to Microsoft Fabric.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading the design and execution of a data migration strategy to Microsoft Fabric
  • Engaging with business stakeholders to understand and translate complex data needs
  • Developing and optimising data pipelines with Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Working with Spark notebooks in Microsoft Fabric, using PySpark, Spark SQL, and potentially some Scala
  • Creating effective data models, reports, and dashboards in Power BI using DAX (and possibly M)
  • Supporting data governance, quality, and lifecycle best practices
  • Collaborating in a hybrid working setup, with occasional travel to client site


What we’re looking for:

  • At least 3 years’ hands-on experience with the Azure data platform
  • Strong working knowledge of:
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Fabric (or an understanding of BI platform modernisation)
  • Solid grasp of data warehousing and ETL/ELT principles
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience with SQL is essential, as the current structure is 90% SQL-based
  • Basic familiarity with Python (we're all at beginner level, but it’s occasionally required)
  • Openness to working with PySpark and potentially Scala (no prior Scala experience required, but a willingness to learn is appreciated)
  • Comfortable working directly with clients and managing technical discussions


Why apply:

  • Work on a key transformation project for a major retail organisation
  • Join a collaborative and experienced team delivering innovative Azure-based solutions
  • Competitive salary with flexibility through hybrid working
  • Opportunities for long-term engagement and career development


If you are interested in this position please apply here, or if you want to find out more information then please get in touch with Jack at

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