Senior Data Engineer (Azure)

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Pet
The Role
Design, build, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms on Microsoft Azure, with a focus on Azure Synapse Analytics. Integrate, ingest, and transform data from multiple sources while ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with UK-based stakeholders, translate requirements into technical solutions, troubleshoot platform issues, and support existing architectures. Work independently across project deliverables in a remote, distributed environment.
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We are seeking two highly skilled Senior Data Engineers to join a fast-paced, data platform delivery team supporting a UK-based client. The successful candidates will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions on Microsoft Azure, specifically leveraging Azure Synapse and related services.

This role requires experienced professionals who can operate independently, engage effectively with stakeholders, and deliver high-quality data engineering solutions in a distributed, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop scalable data pipelines and data processing solutions on Azure
  • Build and optimize solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Integrate data from multiple sources into cloud-based data platforms
  • Ensure high-quality, reliable, and efficient data ingestion and transformation pipelines
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Support and enhance existing data platforms and architectures
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data and platform-related issues
  • Deliver solutions aligned with best practices in data engineering and cloud architecture
  • Work independently while managing deliverables across the project lifecycle


Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Microsoft Azure Data Services
    • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Proven experience in Data Engineering (data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes)
  • Experience working with:
    • Data integration and transformation tools
    • Data warehousing concepts and architectures
  • Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and modern data ecosystems
Functional Requirements
  • Ability to work independently and drive delivery without close supervision
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Experience working in remote/distributed teams
  • Understanding of basic Business Intelligence concepts and workflows
Communication & Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English)
  • Ability to engage confidently with international (UK-based) stakeholders
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Self-motivated and delivery-focused mindset
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
  • Experience with additional Azure services (Data Factory, Databricks, etc.)
  • Exposure to large-scale or enterprise data platform projects
  • Experience supporting UK or international clients


Skills Required

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Data Services
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Proven data engineering experience, including data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
  • Experience with data integration and transformation tools
  • Experience with data warehousing concepts and architectures
  • Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and modern data ecosystems
  • Ability to work independently and drive delivery without close supervision
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Experience working in remote or distributed teams
  • Understanding of basic Business Intelligence concepts and workflows
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Ability to engage confidently with international UK-based stakeholders
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with additional Azure services such as Data Factory or Databricks
  • Exposure to large-scale or enterprise data platform projects
  • Experience supporting UK or international clients
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The Company
3,386 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

BluePearl is a U.S. network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals providing advanced medical care for pets, including innovative procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and other specialized services in communities across the United States. Its mission is to deliver exceptional care while advancing veterinary medicine and honoring the human-animal bond. Founded in 1996, BluePearl operates more than 100 hospitals and is part of Mars Veterinary Health.

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