At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable data pipelines using Azure technologies for enterprise-level projects.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm in Coventry with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects with potential for long-term contract extension.
- Why this job: Make an impact by transforming data solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in cloud data engineering with strong Azure and programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Coventry - Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Rate: £420 per day inside IR35
Duration: 6 to 12 months initially
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Engineer to design, develop, and execute enterprise-scale data migration and transformation solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The successful candidate will play a key role in building high-performance data pipelines, enabling scalable data processing, and supporting critical business data initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Synapse Pipelines
- Develop structured data migration payloads, including schema mapping and transformation logic
- Implement Change Data Capture (CDC) for efficient incremental data loads
- Develop and maintain PySpark notebooks for data transformation, cleansing, and partitioning
- Build reusable Python utilities for data validation and API integrations
- Create and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and analytical data models
- Manage and integrate data across Azure Data Lake (ADLS Gen2), Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL
- Design solutions for handling structured and semi-structured data formats such as JSON and Delta Lake
- Ensure performance optimisation, scalability, and reliability of data pipelines
- Support data quality, governance, and security best practices
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in cloud data engineering, ideally within Azure
- Strong hands‑on expertise with Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics
- Advanced programming skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL (T‑SQL / Spark SQL)
- Experience designing and implementing data pipelines and migration solutions
- Strong understanding of data modelling, transformations, and optimisation techniques
- Experience working with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
- Experience with Azure Databricks
- Familiarity with Cosmos DB, Oracle DB, and Delta Lake
- Knowledge of event‑driven architectures (Event Hub, Kafka, IoT Hub)
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric / OneLake
- CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub
- Understanding of data governance, data quality, and security frameworks
- Experience working with unstructured data and large‑scale datasets
Azure Data Engineer in Coventry employer: Queen Square Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company in Coventry that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. As an Azure Data Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data solutions while benefiting from a supportive culture that prioritises professional development and growth. With competitive rates and a focus on employee well-being, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic environment.
