Data Engineer

This contract role provides services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

This role is for a hands‑on Data Engineer focused on building and improving data pipelines using SQL, Python, Spark, and Azure tools such as Databricks and Azure Data Factory. The individual will work under senior guidance to deliver reliable, high‑quality ETL/ELT pipelines and support ongoing modernization efforts. They will also handle pipeline optimisation, data quality checks, and production issue troubleshooting. The role involves contributing to workflow improvements, implementing governance changes like Unity Catalog, and maintaining clear technical documentation.

Overall, it requires strong coding skills, problem‑solving ability, and experience working in agile, production environments.

• Build and maintain data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using SQL, Python, Spark
• Work on Databricks and Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines
• Support Unity Catalog migration tasks
• Improve existing pipelines (performance, reliability, efficiency)
• Add data quality checks and monitoring alerts
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures and production issues
• Follow existing workflow/orchestration standards
• Write documentation, runbooks, and operational notes

• Strong SQL + Python hands‑on experience
• Working experience with Apache Spark
• Experience in Azure Databricks + Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
• Experience with Git (code reviews, PRs, collaboration)
• Ability to debug pipeline failures and data issues
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams

• Exposure to Unity Catalog / data governance frameworks
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops
• Exposure to event‑driven / telemetry data systems

• Location:
  
  Atherstone, England
• Duration: 12 months
• Shift Timings:
  Hybrid (Hours minimum 10‑4pm; 3 days / week onsite)
• Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  40 hours
• Pay Range: £180/day to £195/day (PAYE)

£180/day to £195/day (PAYE)