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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** AtkinsRéalis - **Location:** Cardiff, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £49,490.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Dictionary, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Database Development, Database Schema, Dimensional Modeling, Distributed Computing Environment, Github, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Azure Data Lake, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5822580570 ## About the Role * Azure Data Factory (ADF). * Azure Databricks. * Azure Synapse Analytics. * Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS). * Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. * Microsoft Fabric (preferred). * Advanced SQL development and performance tuning skills. * Experience with Python, PySpark, or Scala for data processing. * Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub. * Understanding cloud architecture and distributed data processing. Data Management * Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and data integration patterns. * Knowledge of data quality, data governance, and metadata management. * Familiarity with big data technologies and streaming solutions is advantageous., Required * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field. * Experience in Data Engineering, Database Development, or Data Integration. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data services. ## Description You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this is a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. You'll keep people connected, critical businesses running and advanced communication networks safe. You will work with the finest minds on some of the most challenging engineering projects of our time. Our award-winning team push the boundaries to deliver amazing solutions which meet the constantly evolving needs of our clients across a wide range of markets on a global scale., We are seeking a skilled and motivated Azure Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for building robust data pipelines, optimizing data storage and processing, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role requires expertise in Azure data services, ETL/ELT processes, database technologies, and cloud-based data architectures. * Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions on Azure. Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse Analytics. * Manage and enhance data lakes, data warehouses, and data storage solutions. Develop and optimize SQL queries, data models, and database objects for performance and scalability. * Ensure data quality, security, governance, and compliance with organizational standards. * Implement CI/CD practices and support deployment automation using Azure DevOps. * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data platform and pipeline issues. * Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and developers to deliver data-driven solutions. * Create and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and operational procedures. * Support continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of Azure data technologies., * Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) * Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) * Azure Database Administrator Associate Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. 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