Azure Data Engineer - Contracvt outside IR35 - UK remote

Contract Azure Data Engineer

Location: UK (Remote)
Contract: Initial 3 months (Outside IR35)
Rate: Negotiable
Start Date: Immediate (Interview slots available)

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join a fast-paced project on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on building and optimising scalable data platforms within a cloud-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines
• Develop and manage ETL processes across Azure data platforms
• Work with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate data from multiple sources
• Support data warehouse development and optimisation
• Implement best practices across data engineering and pipeline performance
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure SQL
• Solid background in ETL development and data pipeline engineering
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experience with Spark and Databricks
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts
• Experience building and maintaining scalable data architectures

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Azure Synapse
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with data integration and orchestration across multiple systems

Additional Information

• Outside IR35
• Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)
• Immediate start available
• Fast interview process