Data Engineer

VANRATH
Belfast
2 weeks ago
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Job Advertisement: Skilled Data Engineer (Azure, Databricks, Data Lakes) Location: Belfast (3 days a week in the office) Recruiter: Kelly Nixon at VANRATH We are currently seeking a Skilled Data Engineer to join a leading Professional Services client based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact data engineering projects, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Azure, Databricks, and Data Lakes. About the Role: As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data solutions that will drive actionable insights for a range of professional services clients. You will play a critical role in the design and implementation of data architecture, working with large datasets to ensure their availability, reliability, and security across a variety of applications. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage data lakes and data pipelines using Azure and Databricks. Develop and optimise solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and storage to support analytics and reporting needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable data solutions. Implement data models and frameworks to ensure clean, efficient, and usable datasets. Troubleshoot and optimise performance for data-related processes and workflows. Ensure compliance with data security policies and best practices, ensuring the integrity and privacy of sensitive data. Participate in the continuous improvement of data engineering practices and processes within the team. What You'll Need: Strong experience with Azure cloud services and data engineering solutions (Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, etc.). Proven expertise in building and maintaining data lakes and data pipelines. Familiarity with Databricks for distributed data processing and analytics. Hands-on experience with data integration, ETL processes, and data modeling. Solid understanding of SQL and data processing tools. Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams to meet business data requirements. Strong problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn and apply new technologies. Why Join? Work with a prestigious professional services client in a challenging and rewarding environment. Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the Belfast office, with flexibility for remote work. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and grow your expertise in the data engineering field. Be part of a supportive and dynamic team focused on innovation and career development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer looking to take their career to the next level. If you have experience with Azure, Databricks, and data lakes, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you! Skills: data engineer data warehouse data science

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