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Senior Data Engineer - Azure

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UK, ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United KingdomContract - Senior (4-7 years)0 applicantsCloses Jul 10, 2026

Salary

GBP 114,400 - 119,600 / year

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Job description

Job details

  • Location: UK
  • Work mode: Remote
  • Employment type: Contract (Not an internship)
  • Salary: GBP 114,400 - 119,600 per year

Role overview

SR2 is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a specialized consultancy supporting a large-scale cloud data platform for DEFRA within the UK central government. In this role, you will design and develop modern data solutions capable of processing complex, high-volume datasets within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Job details

This is a remote, contract position based in the UK. This role is not an internship. The salary range for this engagement is 114,400 GBP to 119,600 GBP per annum.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable data solutions to handle complex, high-volume datasets.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evolve the cloud-based data platform.
  • Implement robust data pipelines and integration patterns using Azure services.
  • Ensure the performance and reliability of data architectures within a government context.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on data engineering best practices.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Data Engineer working with Azure cloud services.
  • Strong expertise in designing and implementing large-scale cloud data platforms.
  • Experience working with high-volume datasets and complex data transformations.
  • Ability to work effectively within a consultancy model for public sector clients.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and modern data programming languages.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Competitive contract day rates
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact government projects
  • Outside IR35 contract status

Keywords

AzureData EngineeringCloud Data PlatformETLSQLPythonBig DataGovernment Tech