Data Engineer – Contract

Data Engineer – Contract

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our growing Data Engineering team. You will work with Microsoft data technologies to build and deliver high‑quality, enterprise‑level data solutions that support data‑driven decision‑making across the organisation. Fully Remote. Inside IR35.

Must have:

• Financial Services experience
• On prem data stack as a priority (SSIS / DWH). You have to be using this now.
• The Azure stack being a must too. This is hybrid: both on prem and cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality data solutions on Microsoft platforms.
• Work with Architects and Senior Engineers to meet technical designs and specifications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with requirements.
• Partner with Data Science, Digital, and Core Systems teams on cross‑functional projects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand‑ups, refinements, retrospectives, and demos.
• Take part in code reviews and follow in‑house engineering standards.
• Adhere to internal policies for data management, governance, and quality.
• Produce documentation, wikis, and release notes throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance before release.

Essential Experience & Skills

• 3-7 years’ experience in Data Engineering and/or Business Intelligence.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across the business.
• Expertise with Microsoft Data Platform technologies (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS).
• Strong experience with data pipelines and integrations (ETL/ELT).
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, data modelling, and dimensional design.
• Knowledge of data manipulation languages (T‑SQL, DAX).
• Experience working in Agile environments (ideally Kanban).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of mortgage or financial services.
• Experience creating dashboards and reports with Power BI.
• Programming or scripting experience (C#, Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with APIs and semi‑structured data (JSON, XML).
• Familiarity with Azure data services (ADF, Data Lake, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Functions, etc.).
• Experience with Git and branching strategies.
• Additional relevant technologies (PowerShell, Bicep, YAML, Power Platform).

Qualifications

• No mandatory qualifications; Microsoft/Azure certifications are an advantage.

Please send me a copy of your CV if you’re interested and meet the requirements.

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