Skilled Data Engineer

VANRATH
Belfast
4 days ago
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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 aSkilled Data Engineerto join a leadingProfessional Servicesclient based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact data engineering projects, leveraging cutting-edge technologies likeAzure,Databricks, andData 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 managedata lakesanddata pipelinesusingAzureandDatabricks.
  • 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 withAzurecloud services and data engineering solutions (Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, etc.).
  • Proven expertise in building and maintainingdata lakesanddata pipelines.
  • Familiarity withDatabricksfor distributed data processing and analytics.
  • Hands-on experience withdata integration,ETL processes, anddata modeling.
  • Solid understanding ofSQLand 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 aprestigious professional services clientin a challenging and rewarding environment.
  • Hybrid working- 3 days a week in the Belfast office, with flexibility for remote work.
  • Opportunity to work withcutting-edge technologiesand grow your expertise in the data engineering field.
  • Be part of asupportive and dynamic teamfocused on innovation and career development.


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experiencedData Engineerlooking to take their career to the next level. If you have experience withAzure,Databricks, anddata lakes, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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