Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer
Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Type: Initial Contract with a View to Permanent
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE)

Overview:
We're seeking a commercially minded Senior Data Engineer to join a growing business in Belfast on a contract basis, with a strong view to transition into a permanent role. You'll be instrumental in driving business performance through impactful data engineering, analysis, and insights - using your technical expertise with the Microsoft stack and your ability to translate data into action.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build, maintain, and optimise robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and related tools.

  • Lead data integration projects across multiple business units.

  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver actionable insights.

  • Contribute to data architecture decisions and improve data governance.

  • Drive analytics initiatives to support strategic business goals.

Essential Skills:

  • Proven experience in data engineering, ideally in a senior capacity.

  • Strong hands-on experience with the Azure data ecosystem (ADF, Synapse, SQL, etc.).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft technologies including Power BI.

  • Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud data storage.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills - ability to turn data into business strategy.

Desirable:

  • Background in a commercial, customer-centric, or high-growth business.

  • Experience supporting decision-makers with real-time, data-driven insights.

If you are interested in this contract or any other IT contract positions please contact Jennifer Curran at VANRATH for further details.