Azure Senior Data Engineer (Contract)

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London / £500 - £600 day

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£500 - £600

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London

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Contract

Azure Senior Data Engineer
London | Outside IR35
Rate | £500 - £600 per day

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a large-scale Azure data platform. The organisation is evolving its Data Engineering operating model and is looking for a hands-on technical leader who can drive engineering excellence while remaining close to the technology and architecture.

The Company
They are a global organisation with operations across multiple regions and a complex data landscape. As part of a wider data transformation programme, they are investing heavily in their Data Engineering capabilities and governance frameworks. An established delivery partner supports day-to-day development activities, creating a need for a senior technical specialist to own engineering standards, quality, and platform optimisation.
The Role and Deliverables
  • Act as the technical authority for Data Engineering, defining and maintaining engineering standards and best practices.
  • Remain hands-on across the Azure data platform, supporting architecture decisions, optimisation initiatives, and complex technical challenges.
  • Drive platform scalability, performance tuning, query optimisation, and operational reliability.
  • Own DevOps processes including CI/CD, release management, code reviews, and deployment governance.
  • Provide technical oversight of internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring delivery aligns with engineering standards.
  • Mentor Data Engineers and influence stakeholders across both technical and non-technical teams.
Your Skills & Experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Spark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Azure DevOps.
  • Proven ability to design, optimise, and support enterprise-scale data platforms.
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, release management processes, and engineering governance frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of performance tuning, query optimisation, code quality, and platform scalability.
  • Experience integrating data from APIs and operational systems, including OAuth authentication, pagination, rate limiting, and schema drift management.
  • Ability to challenge technical decisions constructively and articulate architectural trade-offs to a range of stakeholders.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practice across internal and third-party teams.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible way.
How to Apply
If you are a hands-on Senior Data Engineer with a passion for technical leadership, platform optimisation, and engineering excellence, please apply to discuss this opportunity further.



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