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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Automation Engineer - **Company:** Birketts LLP - **Location:** Ipswich, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £31,000.0 - £59,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Machine Learning, Operational Databases, Power BI, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Fabric, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Enterprise Integration, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5899590455 ## About the Role * 4-6 years experience in Data Engineering, Integration Engineering, Automation Engineering or a similar role. * Strong SQL Server and T-SQL skills. * Experience developing ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines. * Experience with APIs, integrations and data exchange technologies. * Experience using Microsoft Azure services. * Experience with Microsoft Fabric or similar cloud data platforms. * Good understanding of cloud-based data solutions. * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. * Experience supporting production systems and business-critical services. * Microsoft Fabric platform architecture and governance. * Cloud data platform design and strategic architecture. * AI Agents, Microsoft Copilot Studio and agentic AI solutions. * Azure AI and Machine Learning technologies. * Working closely with AI-focused delivery teams and AI initiatives. * Coaching and mentoring junior engineers. * Data platform strategy and enterprise data architecture. * Power BI development and analytics platforms. * Azure DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. * Passionate about automation and continuous improvement. * Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to problem solving. * Able to balance project delivery with support responsibilities. * Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable taking ownership. * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. * Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across IT and the wider business. ## Description * Design, develop and maintain automated data integrations between business applications. * Build, support and optimise ETL/ELT processes and automated data pipelines. * Develop automation solutions using APIs, scheduled processes and event-driven workflows. * Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise data automation processes, ensuring reliable service delivery. * Design, develop and support data integration, orchestration and automation solutions using Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory and related platform capabilities. * Ensure reliable data movement between cloud and on-premises systems. * Develop reusable automation frameworks, standards and repeatable delivery patterns. * Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency. * Provide 3rd Line support for automation and integration-related incidents. * Support business-critical operational processes through automation, monitoring and clear escalation. * Produce and maintain technical documentation, support notes and operational procedures. * Work collaboratively with colleagues across IT and the business to deliver sustainable data automation solutions. * Monitor and support production data platforms, integrations and automation services. * Take on additional responsibilities when requested by the line manager. 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