Data Engineer - Contract
Fully Remote
Inside IR35
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.
Must have
- Financial Services experience
- On prem data stack as a priorit (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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