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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Cognizant - **Location:** Sheffield, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Third Normal Form, Data Analysis, ASP.NET MVC Framework, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Systems, Data Vault Modeling, Data Visualization, Database Design, Dimensional Modeling, Github, Apache Hive, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Release Management, Power BI, Simple Data Format, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Technical Data Management Systems, Web Applications, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Azure Service Bus, Parquet, Data Processing, Data Ingestion, Microsoft Power Automate, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark, Collibra, Apache Kafka, Azure AKS, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Serverless Computing, Powerapps, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/05A3F6DC80154A659FEA48244A6FDA40/job/ ## About the Role * Strong experience designing and delivering Azure-based data platform solutions. * Experience with technologies including: o Microsoft Fabric o Power Apps o Azure Synapse o Azure Data Factory (ADF) o Databricks o Azure Functions o Azure App Service o Logic Apps * o Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) o Web Apps * Hands-on expertise in PySpark, SQL and Python. * Good knowledge of real-time streaming applications, preferably including Kafka, Azure Functions or Azure Service Bus. * Strong understanding of Spark processing and performance tuning. * Experience working with file formats and partitioning, including Parquet, JSON, XML and CSV. * Experience with Azure DevOps / GitHub and CI/CD. * Strong programming experience in Python, with knowledge of other programming languages beneficial. * Experience with both synchronous and asynchronous interface approaches. * Knowledge of data modelling, including 3NF, dimensional modelling and Data Vault 2.0. * Experience working within Agile delivery environments. * Ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation. * Ability to set and manage realistic expectations around timescales, costs, benefits and measures of success. * Power BI experience is desirable. The role requires experience across the following skill areas: * Data Engineering * Software Design * Analytics * Data Management * Data Modelling and Design * Data Visualisation * Database Design * Release and Deployment Nice to Have * Experience integrating and implementing data cataloguing tools such as Azure Purview / Collibra. * Experience implementing and integrating visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau. * Experience with C# application development, including ASP.NET MVC. ## Description * We are looking for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of modern data platform solutions, with a particular focus on Microsoft Fabric migration and implementation . * You will play a key role in delivering data engineering and migration activities, working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable and well-tested data solutions . * The role requires strong technical expertise across Azure data technologies, alongside the ability to provide technical guidance, communicate effectively and contribute to successful delivery., * Configure data ingestion processes and solutions. * Lead the execution of Microsoft Fabric migration activities. * Lead and guide migration engineers and QA resources. * Develop Python, PySpark and Spark SQL code for data validation and curation within notebooks. * Create data integration test cases and support testing activities. * Implement and amend data processing and worker pipelines. * Implement data validation and curation rules. * Translate data models and mappings into detailed technical data mappings. * Design and implement data integrations. * Support the implementation and execution of data migration activities. * Perform data analysis and profiling. * Configure Azure DevOps / GitHub environments and CI/CD processes for Azure Data Factory and Databricks code. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [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) - [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) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-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) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)