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# Data Engineer (Cloud Architecture)

- **Company:** Data Careers Ltd
- **Location:** Lichfield, UK
- **Salary:** £43,000.0 - £83,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Build Management, Microsoft Fabric, Performance Monitor, Data Pipelines, Api Management
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5899594619

## About the Role

* Microsoft Fabric implementation, configuration or administration experience.
 * Data engineering and ETL/ELT development experience.
 * Data ingestion and integration from multiple source systems experience.
 * Cloud-based data platform experience, ideally Azure.
 * API integration and data pipeline development experience.
 * SQL and data modelling expertise.
 * Experience working with large and complex datasets.
 * Strong understanding of modern data architecture principles.
 * Highly desirable: Medallion Architecture experience (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
 * Highly desirable: Azure Data Factory, Synapse or related Azure data services experience.
 * Highly desirable: public sector, policing or regulated environment experience.
 * Highly desirable: existing SC or NPPV clearance.

## Description

* Design, develop and maintain modern cloud-based data pipelines.
 * Build and support ETL and ELT processes across multiple source systems.
 * Configure and administer Microsoft Fabric data environments.
 * Design and implement data ingestion and landing strategies.
 * Develop scalable data architectures using Medallion Architecture principles.
 * Deliver API integrations and automated data workflows.
 * Support data quality, governance and compliance requirements.
 * Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to develop effective data solutions.
 * Contribute to the ongoing development of data engineering standards and best practice.

Technologies:

 * API
 * Architect
 * Azure
 * Cloud
 * ETL
 * Fabric
 * Support
 * SQL
 * Security, We are supporting a secure public sector organisation in the East Midlands in the search for an experienced Data Engineer / Cloud Architect. This is a key role within a growing data function focused on building modern cloud-based data capabilities. You will help shape a modern Microsoft Fabric data environment, working closely with architects, analysts and business stakeholders to design and build scalable data solutions that support intelligence, operational insight, performance reporting and data-driven decision-making. The role is a contract until 31 March 2027, inside IR35, with hybrid working available and attendance in Lincolnshire typically expected around one day per week, depending on business needs.


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