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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Michael Page - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Software Debugging, Microsoft Software, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Azure Data Factory, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Azure Synapse Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815188487-data-engineer ## About the Role * Microsoft Azure, Especially Synapse * ADF * Power BI * SQL SSIS, SSRS, SSAS with some understanding of Power App design and delivery * Understanding of data modelling concepts * Working with code management & deployment tools * Proficient in debugging, monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting BI solutions. * Knowledge and a proven track record in data governance / data quality management ## Description Base pay range This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines to support analytics within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in supporting our cloud migration transition. Based in Manchester City Centre, we are a leader in our field in the UK and Ireland We are a testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) company founded in 1859 that provides risk management solutions to ensure safety and compliance for a wide range of industries. We serve over 35,000 customers with services like electrical testing, asset management, non-destructive testing (NDT), and inspections for infrastructure, manufacturing, and healthcare facilities. Description The Successful Data Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to: * Development and implement data and reporting solutions from our Dynamics, in-house and 3rd party sources, using the latest Microsoft technologies: Azure Synapse Analytics & Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database * Support older Microsoft Technologies whilst we are in transition: SSIS and SSRS. Supporting change and migration efforts. * Work with other members of the team or directly with business users to understand and document business requirements, evaluate options, research and propose suitable solutions. Using your stakeholder management skills to translate outcomes to business requirements and then design specifications for agreement and delivery * Ensure that all work is carried through the environments, source controlled with regularity and deployment packages are robust and well organised. Ensuring all conflicts in this area are merged/escalated effectively supporting the development and enhancement of our CI/CD pipelines. * Take an active role in ensuring the highest quality of our processes and the data we provide Profile The successful Data Engineer will be able to demonstrate exposure to: * Microsoft Azure, Especially Synapse * ADF * Power BI * SQL SSIS, SSRS, SSAS with some understanding of Power App design and delivery * Understanding of data modelling concepts * Working with code management & deployment tools * Proficient in debugging, monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting BI solutions. * Knowledge and a proven track record in data governance / data quality management Job Offer The successful Data Engineer can expect: * Hybrid working (2 days in the Manchester office) * A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, DOE. * Permanent position based in Manchester with opportunities for career growth. * Comprehensive benefits package including a 10% pension. * An engaging role within the industrial and manufacturing sector. * A collaborative and supportive work environment in a reputable organisation. 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