Azure Data Engineer – SC Cleared

Azure Data Engineer – SC Cleared Contract – Inside IR356 Months (Likely Extension)We’re looking for a senior Azure Data Engineer with active SC Clearance to join a high-impact data programme.

This role is strictly for hands-on engineers who can design, build, and deliver—no oversight-only profiles.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and optimise Azure Synapse solutions using:NotebooksPipelines (including configuration-driven frameworks)Design and implement scalable ETL frameworksDevelop automated, repeatable data pipelinesWork closely with engineering teams to deliver production-grade data solutionsClearly articulate and own what you’ve built end-to-endRequired ExperienceStrong Azure Synapse Analytics experience (essential)Proven expertise with:Synapse NotebooksPipeline developmentSolid Python (data engineering focus) and SQLExperience designing and structuring ETL/data engineering frameworksAbility to work independently without hand-holdingStrong Microsoft/Azure background (true specialist)Exposure to Microsoft Fabric components (e.g.

Synapse, Data Lake, related services)Not Suitable ForBusiness Analysts or functional rolesManagers / Leads not coding day-to-dayCandidates who have only “touched” Azure tools