Salary: 50,000 - 50,000 GBP per year Requirements:
* Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing data solutions on cloud platforms.
* In-depth knowledge of Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Database.
* Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of communicating clear strategies and plans, giving direction, and motivating teams.
* Ability to create standards involving database architecture and governance, and communicate effectively to secure buy-in from senior stakeholders.
* Experience in maintaining the security, confidentiality, and integrity of information systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
* Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
* Regular assessment capabilities of project progress to remove bottlenecks and improve the end-to-end delivery process.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Infrastructure and Research & Statistics teams.
* Design and implement data storage strategies using Microsoft Azure's suite of storage solutions, such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Blob Storage.
* Develop and maintain robust data pipelines for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and processing from various sources.
* Oversee the implementation and management of data storage solutions to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance.
* Manage data processing workflows and tools to extract insights and derive value from large datasets.
* Facilitate seamless integration of data across systems and applications, enabling cross-functional analysis and reporting.
* Continuously monitor and optimise data solutions to enhance performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
* Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and industry standards.
* Lead and mentor a team of DBAs and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Engage internal stakeholders to understand their data requirements and provide strategic guidance on effectively leveraging cloud data services.
Technologies:
* Azure
* Cloud
* Databricks
* SQL
* Security
More:
We are seeking an Azure Data Engineer to join our Digital & Technology team in Birmingham. This pivotal role reports directly to the Technical Delivery Manager and focuses on enhancing data architecture and governance across our Cloud platforms. As a Cloud Data Manager, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing data solutions that leverage cloud technologies effectively within our organization. The position offers a competitive annual salary of £50k, depending on experience, and operates in a hybrid model with 1-2 days a week in the office.