Azure data engineer

Position: Azure Data Engineer

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Remote

Engagement: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to design and implement a scalable, Azure-based Central Asset Registry that integrates data from 120+ SQL Server e-Quip databases and 130+ CSV-based hospital systems.

The engineer will be responsible for validating architecture decisions (Azure SQL + Azure Functions vs Microsoft Fabric) and delivering a robust data model, ingestion APIs, and weekly batch ETL pipelines.

Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, Azure Functions, API development, and exposure to Microsoft Fabric is essential.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Azure SQL (schema design, indexing, performance tuning, bulk load operations).
• Hands-on experience with Azure Functions for ETL workloads.
• Proficiency in REST API development (Azure App Service / .NET).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture).
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT patterns, batch ingestion, and delta processing.
• Experience with CSV ingestion, transformation, and integration patterns.
• Experience designing data models for multi-source systems.
• Knowledge of Power BI integration with Azure SQL.
• Ability to make architecture decisions based on cost modeling and trade-offs.
• Understanding of NHS security, data protection, and anonymization frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Fabric-related certifications (preferred)