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