At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise cloud-hosted databases while supporting data-driven decision making.
- Company: Join a collaborative tech team focused on modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team culture that values your ideas and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business-critical systems with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases in cloud environments.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We're looking for an Azure Data Platform Engineer to join a collaborative and growing technology team. This is an opportunity to work with modern cloud-based data platforms, supporting business-critical systems while contributing to the ongoing development and optimisation of data infrastructure. You'll work closely with software engineers, infrastructure specialists, and stakeholders across the business, playing a key role in ensuring data platforms remain secure, reliable, scalable, and high performing. The role offers a blend of database administration, data engineering, performance optimisation, and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise cloud-hosted databases, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.
- Support reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision making through SQL development and data investigation.
- Maintain and improve database infrastructure, backup and recovery processes, and system monitoring.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and implement improvements to enhance scalability and efficiency.
- Develop and support data integration solutions and data movement processes across multiple systems.
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to provide expertise, resolve issues, and drive best practices in data management and governance.
Essential Criteria
Technical Skills
- Strong experience working with relational databases in cloud environments.
- Advanced SQL skills, including query development and performance optimisation.
- Experience managing and supporting complex database environments.
- Understanding of database design, indexing, execution plans, locking, and concurrency.
- Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and supporting production systems.
- Knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT processes, or data pipelines.
- Experience supporting applications that interact with databases through ORM frameworks.
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with analytics, reporting, or data warehousing platforms.
- Exposure to data lake technologies or modern cloud data services.
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools.
- Knowledge of database deployment processes and CI/CD practices.
- Experience working with multi-tenant systems.
- Scripting or automation experience.
- Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance principles.
- Experience creating operational dashboards or monitoring solutions.
What We Offer
- Salary competitively reflective of skills and experience.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- The chance to work on meaningful projects that have real business impact.
- Competitive benefits package, including pension and wellbeing support.
- Regular social events and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
- A culture where your ideas, contributions, and career growth are genuinely valued.
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news, and much more.
Azure Data Platform Engineer JBLE1_NI in Belfast employer: VANRATH
Join a forward-thinking technology team as an Azure Data Platform Engineer, where you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and career growth. With flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, you'll work on impactful projects while enjoying a competitive benefits package and a culture that fosters innovation and teamwork. This role not only offers the chance to enhance your technical skills but also to engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, making a real difference in data management and governance.
