Contractor job AI Data Engineer

Essential Skills and Experience
o Proven experience as an Azure Data Engineer in end-to-end data platforms
o Exposure to AI/GenAI data pipelines (e.g. RAG, embeddings, search)
o Knowledge of Azure AI Search or vector-based retrieval systems
o Strong hands-on experience with:
 Azure Data Factory / Synapse / Microsoft Fabric
 Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
 Azure Cosmos DB (Core/SQL API, NoSQL modelling)
o Experience working extensively with unstructured and semi-structured data
o Proficiency in Python and SQL
o Demonstrated experience in:
 Data discovery, profiling, and exploratory analysis
 Data transformation and data quality frameworks
o Strong understanding of:
 NoSQL vs relational data modelling
 Data partitioning and performance tuning
o Experience building scalable, production-grade data pipelines
o Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices in Azure


Desirable:
o Azure Data Engineering Associate certification (DP-203) or equivalent
o Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Lakehouse architectures
o Experience integrating Cosmos DB with analytical platforms
o Familiarity with data governance frameworks


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A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.