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# Senior Azure Data Engineer - Managed Services

- **Company:** HippoDigital
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £96,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Microsoft Data Access Components, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Power BI, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Scripting, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Bicep, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d785286f45d83221

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Data Engineer supporting production data pipelines and platforms.
 * Strong knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Server with experience in performance tuning and query optimisation.
 * Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation.
 * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory, including pipeline orchestration, linked services, environment management, and parameterisation.
 * Experience with SSIS for ETL processes and legacy data integration tasks.
 * Expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps.
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates).
 * Familiarity with Power BI, Synapse Analytics, or other components of the Microsoft data ecosystem.
 * Proven ability to work within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) environments.
 * Strong communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Experience in managing multiple client environments, ensuring stability and performance optimisation.

Desirable Experience

 * Understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices.
 * Exposure to IT Service Management (ITSM) tools like ServiceNow.
 * Knowledge of monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.

## Description

* Demonstrate technical expertise within the Hippo's Managed Services and wider data communities to ensure user-centred, automated infrastructure is developed based on business requirements and best practices.
 * Support and enhance data solutions built on Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Azure Data Factory, and SSIS.
 * Monitor, troubleshoot, and proactively resolve data pipeline issues across multiple client environments.
 * Design and implement robust CI/CD practices for data workflows and deployments.
 * Lead on performance tuning, data optimisation, and platform reliability improvements.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver updates, and translate complex data issues into clear actions.
 * Maintain strong client relationships with a focus on reliability, trust, and value delivery.
 * Share best practices and mentor junior data engineers within the team.
 * Champion continuous improvement in development practices, testing, and deployment.