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Saffron is looking for a talented Data Engineer to help drive the next stage of our data transformation. This role is all about building and optimising our Azure-based data platform, developing high‑performing pipelines in Azure Data Factory, and supporting our move toward Microsoft Fabric. You will work closely with BI Analysts and teams across the business to deliver reliable, high‑quality data that powers smarter decisions and sharper insights. It is a chance to shape a modern, scalable data environment and make a real impact on how we use data across the organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Design, build, and maintain a scalable Azure-based data warehouse that meets the current and future requirements of the Data & Analytics team
Lead the introduction, adoption, and optimisation of Microsoft Fabric (e.g., Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Engineering, Pipelines)
Apply CI/CD practices (e.g., Azure DevOps) for version control, deployment automation, and environment management
Implement data quality checks, pipeline observability, alerting, and automated monitoring to ensure consistent platform reliability
Work collaboratively with data owners and the wider data team to ensure data definitions, lineage, and ownership are clearly established
Provide technical guidance and coaching to the wider data team members on data engineering best practices
Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience (E)
Microsoft certifications in SQL, Fabric, including Power BI, or other Azure Data Services (D)
Advanced SQL skills, including optimisation of complex queries (E)
Experience building data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Airflow, Luigi, or similar (E)
Strong understanding of data modelling (E)
Programming skills in Python and/or Scala for data processing (D)
Experience with machine learning pipelines or MLOps frameworks (D)
Confident communicator able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactive, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement
Collaborative, with mentoring and leadership capabilities
Customer-focused, with a commitment to improving services through data
Experience working in a busy, fast-paced workload, and managing multiple projects to meet deadlines
Nice to have:
Microsoft certifications in SQL, Fabric, including Power BI, or other Azure Data Services
Programming skills in Python and/or Scala for data processing
Experience with machine learning pipelines or MLOps frameworks
What we offer:
Learning and Development: Covers the membership fee of one professional body relevant to your job role, and excellent opportunities for training & courses
Time Off: Generous holiday entitlement, Holiday Trading, Volunteer and study days, and Enhanced Family Leave
Prioritising Mental Health: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing check-ins
Aviva Pension Scheme: Choose your contribution and Saffron match up to 10%, and we offer Life Assurance cover
Health Schemes: Bupa Private Medical Insurance, Medicash Cashback Plan [eligible after probation completion]
Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Cycle to work, and Tusker Car Scheme