Azure Data Engineer

The Vacancy

Azure Data Engineer – Enterprise Applications

Coventry (Flexible Working Available)

The Enterprise Applications Team is seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our growing team in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and enhancing our business intelligence capabilities within a modern Microsoft Azure environment.

The Role

As a Data Engineer, you will support the ongoing development of our BI Hub and data infrastructure, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation. You’ll collaborate with Application Owners and stakeholders to design, build, and maintain robust data models and pipelines that power high-quality Power BI reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the BI Hub and enterprise data infrastructure
• Contribute to requirements gathering, problem solving, data modelling, design, testing, and end-user support
• Design, build, and maintain:
• Data models
• Data pipelines
• Data integration and processing solutions
• Enable Application Owners to create impactful Power BI reports
• Work across the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to deliver scalable solutions
• Provide clear user guidance and ensure a positive support experience
• Maintain high-quality documentation and support knowledge sharing within the team

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and clearly track progress
• Resilient and able to maintain focus under pressure
• A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• Customer-focused, with a professional and approachable attitude
• Skilled at building strong relationships and trust with colleagues
• Confident in identifying challenges and escalating appropriately

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience across Microsoft BI tools and technologies, including:
• Microsoft Fabric
• Data Lakes (BYDL 2.0)
• Azure Synapse
• Azure Data Factory
• DevOps (data pipelines)
• Microsoft Purview
• CDM Utility
• Event Grid
• Serverless and Dedicated SQL Pools
• Power BI (admin, apps, pipelines)
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience creating and managing high-quality functional documentation
• Business analysis capability with a focus on knowledge retention
• Ability to work with third-party providers and implement technical changes

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 (Finance, Project Operations, Sales, Customer Insights)
• ITIL Foundation qualification

What We Offer

• Option to buy or sell up to a week’s holiday (plus long service leave)
• Fully flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing hub including Vitality PMI and Wellbeing Champions
• Corporate discounts (e.g. up to 50% off selected gyms)
• Financial support for professional memberships
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Social clubs and societies
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Group Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme with access to expert advice

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about data engineering and want to be part of a forward-thinking team leveraging the latest Microsoft technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.