Job description

Data Engineer - Contract

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Data Engineer - Contract

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.Fully Remote
Inside IR35

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 requirementsApply