Azure Data Engineer - SC Cleared

  • Job Reference: 891931
  • Date Posted: 4 February 2026
  • Recruiter: ShareForce
  • Location: United Kingdom - All Regions
  • Salary: £400 to £445 Per Day
  • Bonus/Benefits: Up to £445 Outside IR35
  • Sector: IT and Telecomms
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

This is an exciting contract opportunity for an SC Cleared Azure Data Engineer to join an experienced team working at the forefront of data analytics for a central government customer. Our client equips ambitious organisations with enduring control of their data and AI evolution. 
 
Responsibilities:  
  • Design and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Azure and Databricks technologies including Delta Live Tables, Medallion Architecture, Notebook development.
  • Lead technical discussions with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and propose solutions. 
  • Take ownership for the delivery of core solution components. 
  • Support with planning, requirements refinement and work estimation. 
Skills and Experiences:  
  • Design and develop end-to-end data solutions leveraging Azure services for batch, real time and streaming workloads (including data ingestion, cleansing, modelling and integration)
  • Strong background of enterprise data platform development, concepts and methods such as data warehouses and data lakehouse, with the ability to adapt and tailor based on requirements 
  • Experience with Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Data Factory. 
  • Expert Python skills
  • Good experience of CI/CD practices and tools for data platforms using Azure DevOps
  • Good understanding of data governance and data architecture principles
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Desirable certification in Azure Data Engineering and Databricks Engineering 
Additional Information:  
  • Day Rate: Up to £445
  • IR35 Status: Outside  
  • Location: Remote
  • Required: Active SC Clearance