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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Gattaca Plc - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £56,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Dictionary, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Database Schema, Dimensional Modeling, Distributed Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Azure Data Lake, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Data Processing, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5883901158 ## About the Role * Experience in Data Engineering, database development or data integration, with hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure data services. * Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Lake Storage. * Advanced SQL development and performance tuning skills, including experience with Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. * Proficiency in Python, PySpark, Scala and Spark for data processing and distributed computing. * Understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modelling and ETL/ELT frameworks. * Knowledge of data quality, data governance, metadata management and data security principles. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub, along with an understanding of cloud architecture. * A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering or a related discipline; Microsoft Azure certifications such as DP-203 or AZ-900 would be advantageous. Desirable Skills: * Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Database services. * Knowledge of big data technologies, streaming solutions and modern data architecture patterns. * Relevant Microsoft certification, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Fundamentals or Azure Database Administrator Associate. ## Description Our client, a leading organisation within the technology sector, is seeking a Data Engineer to join its team on a permanent basis. The role will focus on designing and maintaining scalable Azure data platforms, developing robust data pipelines and supporting data-driven solutions across the business., * Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions using Azure. * Build and optimise ETL and ELT processes with Azure Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse Analytics. * Manage and enhance data lakes, data warehouses and storage solutions, including Azure Data Lake Storage. * Develop and optimise SQL queries, data models and database objects for performance and scalability. * Ensure data quality, security, governance and compliance with organisational standards. * Implement CI/CD practices and support deployment automation through Azure DevOps or GitHub. * Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve data platform and pipeline issues. * Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts and developers while maintaining technical documentation, data dictionaries and operational procedures. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)