Data Engineer (Azure)

Army Marketing
City of London
4 months ago
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Data Engineer - Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric | Hybrid | £60,000 - £70,000


We're working with a leading financial services organisation that is investing heavily in its data transformation and analytics capabilities. They are looking for a Data Engineer to join their growing Data and Analytics team. This is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in data engineering who wants to develop deeper skills in Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.


You will play a key role in developing and maintaining modern data pipelines, shaping the medallion architecture, and building high-quality data models that power reporting and advanced analytics across the business.


What You'll Do



  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines in Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric using PySpark and Python
  • Support the medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers) to ensure a clean separation of raw, refined, and curated data
  • Design and implement dimensional models such as star schemas and slowly changing dimensions
  • Work closely with analysts, governance, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into data solutions
  • Apply data governance and lineage principles to ensure documentation, traceability, and quality
  • Test, monitor, and optimise pipelines for accuracy and performance

What You'll Bring



  • 3 to 5 years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or analytics engineering
  • Strong SQL and Python skills with hands-on experience in PySpark
  • Exposure to Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar cloud data platforms
  • Understanding of Delta Lake, Git, and CI/CD workflows
  • Experience with relational data modelling and dimensional modelling
  • Awareness of data governance tools such as Purview or Unity Catalog
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with strong attention to detail

Nice to Have



  • Experience working within Financial Services or Wealth Management
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery principles
  • Interest in gaining the Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer certification (supported by the business)

Why Apply


This is a great opportunity to join a modern data team working with the latest Microsoft technology stack. You will have the freedom to grow your technical expertise, influence how data is designed and managed, and contribute to a forward-thinking environment that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.


RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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