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Role:

Lead Data Engineer with expertise in Azure Data Services and Power BI

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.Location:

Hybrid/Home based/FlexibleSalary:

£70,000 - £90,000 p/a + bonus + benefitsMust be

eligible for SC ClearanceAre you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can shape business strategies?One of my clients hae recently won a £50m project which has opened up opportunities for x2 Data leads to join their team.As a dedicated MS specialist company, they work with the latest MS tech tools and Azure services from Power BI to ADF, Data Lake storage, Azure Synaps, Purview for data governance and many more, meaning you will always be upskilled and aligned with the newest versions of the tech and services.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using

Azure Data Services

(Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake, Synapse).Create, optimize, and manage complex data models, ensuring efficient data flow and high-performance processing.Develop and manage

Power BI

dashboards, delivering powerful insights and interactive visualizations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, integrate data from various sources, and provide technical support.Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance across the Azure platform.Looking For:Proven experience with

Azure Data Services : Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, etc.Strong proficiency in building and managing

Power BI

dashboards and reports.Expertise in

SQL

and

ETL

processes.Solid understanding of

data warehousing ,

data modeling , and

data integration .Problem-solving mindset with a passion for optimizing data processes.Excellent communication skills to convey technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.Although this organisaion is flexible with hybrid working, you MUST be UK based and SC Clearable.For more information, apply below or email your cv to

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