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# Data Engineer - Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £143,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-9320F91400E467D5C7/

## About the Role

A client of mine is looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to come in and support on a project delivery. The right candidate will have strong experience of Microsoft Azure and Fabric.

Key Requirements:

 * Proven commercial experience as a Data Engineer, within a large enterprise environment.
 * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Python and PySpark.
 * Experience building and optimising scalable Data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions.
 * Strong understanding of Cloud-based Data platforms, Data Lakes and Data Warehousing.
 * Experience integrating Data from multiple sources, APIs and third-party systems.
 * Strong SQL and Data Modelling skills.
 * Experience working with large, complex datasets in Azure environments.
 * Knowledge of Data quality, governance and performance optimisation best practices.
 * Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery.
 * Experience collaborating with stakeholders, project teams and consultancy partners.
 * Flexibility to go on-site in London 2 days a week

Nice to Have

 * Previous experience within Higher Education, Public Sector or a large complex enterprise environment.