Lead Azure Data Engineer

Lead Azure Data Engineer Rate - up to £450/day Outside IR35 Location - 2 days a week onsite in Manchester Duration - 6 Months + Likely Extension We are working with a well-established retailer based in Manchester. They are seeking an experienced Lead Azure Data Engineer to join the project on an initial 6-month contract, with likelihood for extension. This role is Outside IR35 and offers £400-450/day, requiring 2-3 days onsite per week in Manchester

Key Responsibilities - Azure Data Engineer:

• Design, build and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines on the Azure platform.
• Develop and deploy data ingestion processes using Azure Data Factory, Databricks (PySpark), and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Optimise ETL/ELT processes to improve performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Integrate multiple data sources including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), SQL-based systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with Data Architects, Analysts, and stakeholders to define data models and ensure best practices in data engineering.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies (incl. GDPR and ISO standards).

Required Skills & Experience - Azure Data Engineer:

• Proven commercial experience as a Data Engineer delivering enterprise-scale solutions in Azure
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Databricks (PySpark/Spark)
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Lake Storage
• SQL & Python
• Understanding of CI/CD in a data environment, ideally with tools like Azure DevOps.
• Experience working within consultancy or client-facing projects is highly desirable.

Applicants must hold RTW in UK, live a commutable distance to Manchester and have their own Ltd company.

If interested Lead Azure Data Engineer please apply with your latest Word CV for immediate review

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