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William Alexander Recruitment

Data Engineer - BAU Production Support

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London, United kingdom

Freelance

15-01-2026

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Skills

Communication SQL Data Engineering CI/CD DevOps SQL Server Azure Recruitment Databricks

Job Specifications

Data Engineer - Azure, Databricks, SQL, CI/CD

Our sister company Stellarmann is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join one of our key clients. This is not a traditional data engineering role - the client is looking for a strategic, advisory-led engineer who can help reshape a highly complex data landscape while providing critical production support.

What makes this opportunity unique
Advisory-first impact: Design and influence both short-term fixes and long-term data solutions across a complex ecosystem
High visibility & fast pace: Regular engagement with technical and non-technical stakeholders - strong communication skills are essential
End-to-end data exposure: Initial focus on production support and bronze-layer data, with progression into silver/gold layers and new buildsEssential skills
Strong experience with Azure, particularly Databricks and Data Factory
Solid background in SQL Server and SSIS
Proficient with CI/CD, DevOps, and YAML pipelines
Proven experience working within a production support environment
Ability to operate as a trusted advisor, influencing data strategy and solution design
This is an initial 6-month contract, paying competitive market rates outside IR35, offering hybrid working from the London office (3 days per week).

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William Alexander Diversity & Inclusion Policy actively promotes the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its dealings with employees, workers, job applicants, clients, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the public.
We fully feel an inclusive work culture where people of different backgrounds are valued equally will ensure better outcomes for us all, and we approach recruitment for our clients with the same perspective and qualities.

Data Engineer - Azure, Databricks, SQL, CI/CD

About the Company

William Alexander is a specialist technology and change recruitment agency, working in the London insurance and financial services markets. IT and transformation programmes tend to need a blend of highly skilled contractors and permanent staff, so we specialise in both. We were founded in 2010 by Will and Alex (do you see what they did there?) who still lead the business today. They had worked together in another recruitment consultancy and wanted to strike out on their own, believing they could offer a superior service to... Know more