Data Developer

We are recruiting for a Data Developer to join our Group Finance
- Technical Analysts team in London, on a 12 month contract basis.

Technical Analysts team
- London

Provide high quality advice and relevant, accurate information to the decision makers in A&O Shearman, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and delivering our service efficiently.

Microsoft Fabric Data Developer to design, build, and support modern cloud-based data solutions using the Microsoft Fabric platform. The successful candidate will develop scalable data pipelines, data warehouses, lake houses, and reporting solutions that enable business stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions.

• Design and develop end-to-end data solutions within Microsoft Fabric.
• Build and maintain data ingestion pipelines from multiple source systems.
• Develop and optimise Lakehouse, Warehouse, and One Lake solutions.
• Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) to support data quality and governance.
• Create and maintain ETL/ELT processes using Data Factory, Data Pipelines, Notebooks, and Spark.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance SQL scripts, stored procedures, views, and data models.
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues within Fabric environments.
• Implement security, access controls, and governance standards.
• Support CI/CD deployment processes and source control best practices.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Produce technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials.

• Strong SQL development skills.
• Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT solutions.
• Knowledge of Lakehouse and Data Warehouse architectures.
• Experience with Data Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, and Notebooks.
• Understanding of data modelling techniques, including star schemas and dimensional modelling.
• Experience with Power BI semantic models and reporting.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and performance optimisation.
• Experience using Git and CI/CD deployment practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with Azure Data Services.
• Working with multi-currency financial information.
• Knowledge of PySpark or Spark SQL.
• Understanding of Microsoft Entra  security frameworks.
• Experience with Dev Ops and automated deployment pipelines.
• Knowledge of financial, legal, or professional services data environments.
• Elite 3E IDE 2.7 or later development experience is required
• Elite 3E Templates / Design Gallery knowledge would be highly advantageous

• SQL Server - TSQL
• XSLT
• Azure Dev Ops knowledge
• Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Logic Apps and Power Automate) experience is highly advantageous
• Microsoft SQL Reporting Services would be advantageous

• Analytical and inquisitive mind with ability to diagnose and resolve user queries.
• Quality orientation evidenced by attention to detail and high work standards.
• Calm and positive attitude to a dynamic environment.
• Focus on communication within the team and sharing knowledge and experience
• Proactive and self-motivated approach to organising time and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your…