Data Engineer - #1686708

Data Engineer Azure Stack | £60,000–£70,000| Leeds – Hybrid (2 days/week)

A leading professional services firm is looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to join them at a pivotal moment in their data journey. This is a unique opportunity to own and shape the development of a modern Azure-based data platform from the ground up — replacing legacy reporting tools, consolidating business-critical data sources, and paving the way for Microsoft Fabric adoption.

The organisation is mid-way through a modernisation programme. They’ve moved away from outdated SAP BO reports and started building a scalable data foundation using Azure Synapse, ADF, and Power BI, with support from a Microsoft partner. They are now looking for someone to take ownership of the platform and guide the business through the next phase of growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning the end-to-end design and delivery of data pipelines using ADF and Synapse


• Working with internal systems (finance, HR, case management) to extract, model, and prepare data for reporting


• Collaborating closely with a small BI team, advising on how to shape clean, usable datasets for Power BI


• Preparing for a move to Microsoft Fabric (training/support available)


• Acting as a subject matter expert in data engineering, supporting and educating others along the way


• Troubleshooting, managing exceptions, and advising on data quality, security, and integration best practices

What They’re Looking For

• Strong SQL skills (essential) – you’ll need to pass a practical SQL assessment


• Hands-on experience with the Azure data stack – ADF, Synapse, Azure SQL, Power BI


• Comfortable working independently – this is a solo engineering role (for now), so autonomy is key


• Good understanding of how to evaluate, connect, and transform new data sources


• Curiosity and the ability to think through business problems — not just write code


• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric is a bonus, but a willingness to learn and evolve is more important

• Be the engineer – the go-to person for all things data platform


• Shape how the business uses data from day one


• Join a team that values learning, autonomy, and practical delivery


• You'll be part of a wider roadmap that includes growth, a senior hire in future, and full Fabric migration


• Culture that blends long-standing experience with modern thinking – change is already in motion


• Hybrid working (2 days on-site in Leeds), benefits package, and supportive leadership