Data Engineer

We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Engineer with hands-on experience in Databricks & Azure cloud technologies to join our team in Newcastle/Sunderland. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines, integrating various data sources, and supporting the development of scalable data architectures. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about data engineering and keen to work with modern cloud solutions., * Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines using Azure services, with a focus on Databricks & Azure Datafactory.

• Develop and optimize ETL processes leveraging Notebooks to ensure efficient data movement and transformation.
• Collaborate with data analysts and business intelligence teams to develop and maintain Power BI semantic models and reports.
• Integrate various data sources into Azure environments for seamless data access and analysis.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Azure solutions to support data flows and connectivity.
• Ensure data pipelines are highly available, scalable, and secure by leveraging Azure best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery of data engineering projects.

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, with expertise in Azure cloud services.
• Experience with Azure services like Azure Data Lake and Azure Databricks.
• Proficiency in designing and managing ETL processes using Notebooks.
• Experience with Power BI for semantic model creation and report development.
• Familiarity with integrating various data sources within Azure environments.
• Basic understanding of Azure networking concepts and their relevance to data engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills., * Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
• Knowledge of Terraform is beneficial but not required.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and security best practices in the cloud.
• Previous experience in a DevOps environment with CI/CD pipelines.

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

• Up to 10% bonus (If eligible).
• 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or ‘cash-in’ 5 days each year (If eligible).
• Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Insurance & Income protection.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount.
• Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support their continuous learning and improvement.
• Support in obtaining relevant certifications.