Data Engineer

Job Advertisement: Skilled Data Engineer (Azure, Databricks, Data Lakes)

Location: Belfast (3 days a week in the office)

Recruiter: Kelly Nixon at VANRATH

We are currently seeking a Skilled Data Engineer to join a leading Professional Services client based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact data engineering projects, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Azure, Databricks, and Data Lakes.

About the Role:

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data solutions that will drive actionable insights for a range of professional services clients. You will play a critical role in the design and implementation of data architecture, working with large datasets to ensure their availability, reliability, and security across a variety of applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage data lakes and data pipelines using Azure and Databricks.

• Develop and optimise solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and storage to support analytics and reporting needs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable data solutions.

• Implement data models and frameworks to ensure clean, efficient, and usable datasets.

• Troubleshoot and optimise performance for data-related processes and workflows.

• Ensure compliance with data security policies and best practices, ensuring the integrity and privacy of sensitive data.

• Participate in the continuous improvement of data engineering practices and processes within the team.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong experience with Azure cloud services and data engineering solutions (Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, etc.).

• Proven expertise in building and maintaining data lakes and data pipelines.

• Familiarity with Databricks for distributed data processing and analytics.

• Hands-on experience with data integration, ETL processes, and data modeling.

• Solid understanding of SQL and data processing tools.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams to meet business data requirements.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn and apply new technologies.

Why Join?

• Work with a prestigious professional services client in a challenging and rewarding environment.

• Hybrid working – 3 days a week in the Belfast office, with flexibility for remote work.

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and grow your expertise in the data engineering field.

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team focused on innovation and career development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer looking to take their career to the next level. If you have experience with Azure, Databricks, and data lakes, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!