Data Engineer - Cloud
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working – combination of office and home).
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Package: £55,000 - £67,500 plus large company benefits, flexible benefits scheme and 2 paid volunteering days per year.
Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday – Friday
Role Purpose
Specialist Computer Centres is Europe’s leading provider of IT services and solutions. Demand for our Data services continues to grow from existing and new customers, creating a real career opportunity for a talented individual to join our team. The role of Data Engineer is pivotal within the data team and we are seeking candidates with experience implementing data pipelines, storage, processing and integration architectures utilising the Microsoft Data Services portfolio that solve our customers’ data challenges, enabling advanced analytics and business intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and maintain data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration and transformation solutions using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and other relevant tools, working closely with data architects and stakeholders.
- Ensure pipeline execution, availability, and reliability across platforms.
- Implement and manage scalable data storage systems using Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Blob Storage.
- Ensure data quality and integrity through effective metrics and monitoring processes.
- Utilise big data technologies like Azure Databricks and Apache Spark to handle and analyse large volumes of data.
- Develop strong technical relationships with customers and ensure that SCC are perceived as valued advisors.
- Ensure that all design and implementations follow information security best practices and any information assurance compliance requirements.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in cloud‑centric data environments; pursue training and certifications to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipeline processes and solutions, ensuring clarity and consistency.
- Adhere to Data Governance practices and confidently articulate them to stakeholders.
Skills And Experience
- Demonstrable evidence of working with customers to implement data solutions resulting in successful business outcomes.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written), organisational, analytical, presentation and technical documentation skills.
- Proof of multi‑year experience as a Data Engineer in an MSP environment with strong understanding of architecture frameworks, data modelling and transformation.
- In‑depth knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft Data Services Portfolio including PowerBI, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Synapse; experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Database Administrator Associate is valuable. Understanding of NoSQL technologies is beneficial.
- Proficiency in PowerBI for data visualization and analysis.
- Logical and process‑oriented; ability to understand the customer’s data requirements and challenges.
- Ability to create high‑quality configuration documentation, delivering clear, consistent and comprehensive artifacts.
- Flexible, comfortable with evolving solutions and rapid change; some Agile development experience is advantageous.
- Analytical – ability to dig for solutions and transform complex raw data into meaningful information.
- Hands‑on experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python or Scala.
- Technically creative and open‑minded; passionate about technology and process improvement focused on delivering value.
- Any exposure to machine learning and artificial intelligence is an advantage.
Security Clearance
Security clearance or willingness to apply will be required for this role.
About Us
SCC is Europe’s largest privately‑owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham. We help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a global company passionate about IT and simplify the complex.
Equal Opportunities
SCC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably on the basis of a protected characteristic (sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non‑membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief).
Reasonable Adjustments
If you are selected for interview and need reasonable adjustments, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know at the point of scheduling.
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