Senior Azure Data Engineer

Vacancy Information We have a fantastic opportunity to join the growing Data Platform team at Greggs as a Senior Azure Data Platform Engineer. You will be part of the team responsible for ensuring high quality data is sourced and curated in our Azure cloud platform and to ensure that this is a foundation for growth for all data, analytic and AI services.Your involvement will span the entire data lifecycle: from orchestrating data ingestion into our Azure Data Lake, designing and developing sophisticated data models for analytics, to deploying Azure Logic Apps and Function Apps for process automation. With tools like Databricks, Data Factory, Azure SQL Server, and Python you will help formulate a data driven platform and develop data pipelines that convert raw data into actionable insights in line with our strategy.A logical mind and appetite for problem solving is key to this role. As a senior engineer you will help to mentor your colleagues, providing technical guidance and oversight, championing efficient ways of working, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to prioritise activity. A knowledge and enthusiasm for machine learning and how that could enhance the data offering at Greggs would be very advantageous.We can offer you:25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating dayManagement Bonus Scheme which is worth up to of your salaryProfit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our employees who have at least 6-month service, or more, each yearPrivate Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependantsPermanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income schemeYou will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantagesDefined contribution management pension schemeDeath in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salaryColleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced productsShare save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profitsCareer progression and learning and developmentEmployee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeingPerks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offersCycle to Work schemeA company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another About the role This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, working for the Data Platform team on the S4 Hana upgrade projectWe know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their roleThe base location for this role is Newcastle Upon Tyne What you’ll do Guide and support your team members, encouraging and supporting a collaborative and productive work environmentDevelop and implement data ingestion solutions on the Azure platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Leveraging technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Delta Lake, and PythonDesign and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes to integrate data from various sources into Azure data servicesHelp to implement DataOps practices to streamline and automate the data lifecycle, ensuring faster delivery and higher quality of data productsDesign and manage CI/CD pipelines for data workflows to facilitate automated testing and deploymentEnsure data quality, security, and compliance with industry standards and best practicesWork closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand and address their data needsStay current with emerging trends and technologies in the Azure ecosystem, other technologies/methods, and data engineering, helping to drive continuous improvement within the team About you You will fit right into this role if you:Can demonstrate advanced knowledge of cloud services, preferably the broader Fabric or Databricks suite of products; or Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Function Apps, alongside a skillset incorporating data modelling techniques and business data requirement comprehension, documentation and communicationAre able to work efficiently in a dynamic environment, with a focus on detail and accuracy and have a keenness to problem solveHold a steadfast commitment to data security and ability to guide others in this areaAre keen to understand the commercial drivers of the business and can build data solutions to drive growth About Greggs Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We’re hard-working, but above all else we’re family; and it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views….