Data Engineer - Cloud

About the Role

We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.

Role: Data Engineer - Cloud

Location: Birmingham (SCC operates hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Package: £55,000 - £67,500 plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid‑for volunteering days a year

Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday – Friday

Interview Process: 2‑stage process

Specialist Computer Centres are Europe’s leading provider of IT services and solutions. Demand for our Data services continue to grow both from existing and new customers creating a real career opportunity for a talented individual to join our team.

The role of Data Engineer is a pivotal one within the data team, and we are seeking candidates with experience of implementing data pipelines, data storage solutions, data processing and data integration architectures utilising the Microsoft Data Services Portfolio that solve our customers data challenges, enabling advanced analytics and business intelligence.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrable expertise in leveraging Azure’s extensive suite of tools and services to build scalable, secure and efficient data solutions that allow our customers to unlock real business value from their data.

Security clearance or willingness to apply will be required for this role.

• Design, implement and maintain data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration and transformation solutions using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and other relevant tools, working closely with the data architects and other data stakeholders.
• Ensure pipeline execution, availability, and reliability across platforms.
• Implement and manage scalable data storage systems using Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Blob Storage.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through effective metrics and monitoring processes.
• Utilize big data technologies like Azure Databricks and Apache Spark to handle and analyse large volumes of data.
• Develop strong technical relationships with customers and ensure that SCC are always perceived as valued advisors.
• Ensure that all design and implementations follow information security best practices and any information assurance compliance requirements.
• Able to stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud-centric data environments. Pursue training and certifications to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines processes and solutions, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Able to adhere to Data Governance practices and confidently articulate them to stakeholders.

• Demonstrable evidence of working with customers to implement data solutions resulting in successful business outcomes.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), organisational, data interpretation, analytical, presentation, interpersonal, and technical documentation skills.
• Proven multi‑year experience in a Data Engineering role with a strong understanding of architecture frameworks, data modelling and data transformation, ideally obtained within an MSP environment.
• In‑depth knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft Data Services Portfolio including Power
  
  BI, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Synapse. Ideally some experience with Microsoft Fabric. Azure certifications such as Azure Fabric Data Engineer Associate and Azure Database Administrator Associate would be valuable. A good understanding and practical knowledge of No
  
  SQL technologies would also be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Power
  
  BI for data visualization and analysis.
• Logical and process‑orientated; ability to understand the customer’s data requirements and challenges.
• Ability to create high‑quality configuration…