At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build data integration pipelines on Azure, collaborating with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Company: Join a leading consultancy in the UK financial services sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance.
- Other info: Access to continuous learning opportunities and a generous annual leave package.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working on exciting projects with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years in data engineering or software development, with strong Azure and SQL skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About the role
We're looking for a Consultant to deliver data integration, migration, and general development work for our clients, primarily in the UK financial services and alternative assets sectors.
You'll work hands‑on across the delivery lifecycle — from scoping and design through to build, test, and deployment — with growing ownership of workstreams and increasing client‑facing responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test data integration and migration pipelines, primarily on the Azure platform.
- Contribute to solution design and technical documentation, translating client requirements into working deliverables.
- Perform data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation across source and target systems.
- Develop and maintain application and integration code following good engineering practices (version control, code review, testing).
- Support deployment and environment management, including Infrastructure as Code where applicable.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data quality, performance, and pipeline issues.
- Work directly with client stakeholders to gather requirements and demonstrate progress.
- Support Senior Consultants and Managers on estimation, planning, and risk identification.
- Typically 2–4 years' experience in data engineering, integration, or software development (adjust to your banding).
- Strong hands‑on experience with the
Microsoft Azure data stack (e. g. Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, Storage, Functions).
- Proficiency in
SQL and at least one general‑purpose language ( Python , C#, or similar).
- Solid understanding of ETL/ELT patterns, data modelling, and data migration methodologies.
- Experience with source control (Git) and CI/CD workflows.
- Ability to work in client‑facing delivery environments and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences.
Desirable / Nice to Have
- Experience with
- Databricks and/or
Snowflake .
- Cloud development experience, particularly
- Infrastructure as Code
(Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
- Exposure to data orchestration tools, APIs, and event‑driven integration.
- Relevant certifications (e. g. Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Fundamentals).
What We Offer
- Annual performance bonus tied to individual and company outcomes.
- Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
- Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements to support work‑life balance.
- Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
- Continuous learning budget and access to industry conferences, certifications, and training programmes.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional days.
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
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