Junior Data Engineer

Data Engineer (Microsoft Azure)

Location: London / Hybrid 2-3 days in office

Type: 6 months contract

Rate: -250 to -275/a day PAYE

About the Role
We are seeking a Data Engineer to support the design, build, and maintenance of modern data solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will play a key role in ensuring data is accessible, secure, and efficient, while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet strategic business needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone motivated to learn, develop, and contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of data pipelines and storage solutions
• Assist in mapping and migrating data constructs into the Bank''s approved Fabric instance.
• Contribute to documentation and artefacts that support engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to establish an operational data model for front-office operations.
• Participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) development for data storage and transformation solutions.
• Support the Business Entity Mastering (BEM) to Fabric transformation through pipeline development and data modelling.
• Ensure all work aligns with governance, controls, and technical standards.
• Proven experience in data engineering.
• Strong understanding of data integration and management practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Data Services (Fabric desirable).
• Knowledge of Data Lake, Power BI, SQL.
• Business Entity Mastering, Data Taxonomy and Data Dictionary.
• Knowledge of CI/CD
• Familiarity with ETL processes and best practices.

Key Competencies

• Motivated to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organisational and technical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Resilient, solution-focused, and able to see the bigger picture.
• Team player with proven ability to build trusted relationships across functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• High self-awareness with a focus on continuous development.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic data transformation initiatives within a forward-looking organisation. You will work alongside senior engineers and business leaders, gaining exposure to cutting-edge Microsoft Azure technologies while building skills that will shape the future of your career in data engineering.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.