Talantix.io
Digital Waffle•07.02.26
AI SCORE 8.0

Data Engineer (Azure) - Remote Contract Position

$78K–$117K/year
RemoteIT Services & Consulting
Azure Data Factory•SQL•ETL•Azure Cloud Services•Data Pipelines

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented Data Engineer (Azure) remote to join our team on a contract basis. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and solutions within Azure. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK while contributing to exciting projects.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and optimize ETL pipelines to ensure efficient data processing.
  • Utilize Azure Data Factory and other Azure data services to create scalable data solutions.
  • Write and tune complex SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation.
  • Support data integrations, ensuring that data is reliable, secure, and accessible.
  • Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience with Azure Data Factory.
  • Solid background in ETL development and data pipelines.
  • Excellent SQL skills, including querying, optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with data warehousing concepts.
  • Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Python or other programming languages for data manipulation.

What We Offer

  • Competitive day rate of £300–£450 (Inside IR35).
  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Opportunity for contract extension based on performance.
  • Access to a collaborative team of professionals.
  • Flexible working hours to maintain work-life balance.
Why This Job8.0 of 10

This remote Data Engineer (Azure) position offers a competitive day rate and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK. Join a collaborative team and contribute to exciting projects.

Salary Range
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Bonus
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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficiency in Azure Data Factory and SQL, with hands-on experience in building and optimizing ETL pipelines that integrate various data sources into Azure services.

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Self-motivated and disciplined, able to manage tasks independently in a fully remote work environment while meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

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Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision making, capable of troubleshooting and optimizing data pipelines to enhance performance and reliability.

Learning Resources

→Azure Data Factory Documentationguide
→ETL with Azure Data Factory - Hands-Oncourse
→Building Data Pipelines in Azurearticle

Career Path

Data Engineer (Azure) - Remote Contract Position(Now)→Senior Data Engineer (Azure)(1-2 years)→Lead Data Engineer / Data Architect(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$12.5B
Annual Growth
21.2%
AI Adoption
45%
Investment
+35%
Labour Demand
+30%
Avg Salary
$120K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Azure Data FactorySQLETL
Growing in Demand
Azure Synapse AnalyticsData Lake StorageMachine Learning Integration
Declining
SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)On-premises Data Warehousing

Domain Trends

Increased Cloud Adoption
Over 90% of enterprises are using cloud services, with Azure being a leading platform, driving demand for data engineers skilled in Azure technologies.
Focus on Real-time Data Processing
The market for real-time data processing is projected to grow by 40% by 2025, pushing the need for data engineers to implement solutions using Azure Stream Analytics.
Data Governance and Compliance
With 70% of organizations prioritizing data governance, data engineers are increasingly required to implement Azure Data Factory pipelines that ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR.

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