Azure Data Engineer

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing digital and data function supporting a modern, cloud-based data platform. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable data solutions that enable analytics, operational reporting, and data-driven decision making across the organisation.

You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver well-engineered data pipelines and models, contributing to the continuous improvement of data platforms and engineering standards.

Azure data engineer responsibilities:

• Build and support robust ELT data pipelines using Azure-based technologies and SQL
• Develop structured data models aligned to modern data platform patterns
• Ensure data solutions meet performance, security, quality, and reliability standards
• Contribute to agile delivery, code reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to translate business needs into data solutions

• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and SQL-based databases
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, including ELT and data modelling
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and testing
• Knowledge of data governance, access control, and platform standards
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with modern data architectures such as Medallion patterns and metadata tools

This role will be hyrbid working - required to work 2 to 3 days per week onsite in London.

At VIQU IT, we're focused on bringing a knowledgeable and honest approach to IT recruitment, devoting ourselves to improving quality of life for our candidates through excellent IT job opportunities, our clients with high-quality customer service, and our team through continual support and training. As an IT recruitment agency based in Birmingham and Southampton, our recruitment team works with everyone from global conglomerates to innovative SMEs across the UK and beyond, meaning whether you are a seasoned IT contractor or you are in search of your next permanent job, we will be able to support you through the job process. VIQU IT's Specialisms Our wide array of clients and key accounts in the public and private sector, means that we work across the IT spectrum.